Hoover Road over Br of East Fk Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 1.1MI E of Sweetwater Trl · Structure no. 0700047
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoover Road over Br of East Fk Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoover Road over Br of East Fk Salt Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hoover Road over Br of East Fk Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoover Road over Br of East Fk Salt Creek 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 Hoover Road over Br of East Fk Salt Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hoover Road over Br of East Fk Salt Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Hoover Road over Br of East Fk Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.