Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · .5 MI N of Allender Trace · Structure no. 0700102
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek Road over Bear 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 Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.