US Bridges

SR 7 over Fishers Fork

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.06 S US 31 · Structure no. 002050

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,199
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Fishers Fork is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Fishers Fork in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,648 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesFishers Fork
Location00.06 S US 31
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1659, -85.83987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,199 (2004)
Projected traffic18,648 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Fishers Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Fishers Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Fishers Fork carry?

About 13,199 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Fishers Fork?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Fishers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.