Park RD over Branch Driftwood River
FairPosted for loadBartholomew County, Indiana · 00.21 SE of 8th Street · Structure no. 0300229
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park RD over Branch Driftwood River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Park RD over Branch Driftwood River in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park RD over Branch Driftwood River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Park RD over Branch Driftwood River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Park RD over Branch Driftwood River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Park RD over Branch Driftwood River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Park RD over Branch Driftwood River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.