North Shore Drive over Possum Trot Creek
GoodPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 00.10 MI E Possum Trot RD · Structure no. 0700105
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Shore Drive over Possum Trot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Shore Drive over Possum Trot Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Shore Drive over Possum Trot Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Shore Drive over Possum Trot Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does North Shore Drive over Possum Trot Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Shore Drive over Possum Trot Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns North Shore Drive over Possum Trot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.