Bicycle Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal
GoodCarroll County, Indiana · 00.07 W of US421 · Structure no. 0800111
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bicycle Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal is a masonry arch - deck carrying Bicycle Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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.
It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bicycle Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bicycle Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bicycle Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bicycle Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bicycle Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.