US Bridges

Harrison Ridge Roa over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree

PoorPosted for load

Brown County, Indiana · 0.6 MI N of Bellsville Pk · Structure no. 0700017

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Ridge Roa over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison Ridge Roa over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHarrison Ridge Roa
CrossesS Br Middle Fk Salt Cree
Location0.6 MI N of Bellsville Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16435, -86.09894
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Ridge Roa over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Harrison Ridge Roa over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Ridge Roa over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Ridge Roa over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Ridge Roa over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.