US Bridges

Grandview Road over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 0.1 MI E of Bellsville Pk · Structure no. 0700019

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Road over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grandview Road over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 54 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGrandview Road
CrossesS Br Middle Fk Salt Cree
Location0.1 MI E of Bellsville Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1305, -86.11821
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandview Road over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Grandview Road over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grandview Road over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Road over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Road over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.