US Bridges

Old SR 75 over Bachelor Run

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.35 W of SR 75 · Structure no. 0800150

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 75 over Bachelor Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 75 over Bachelor Run in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld SR 75
CrossesBachelor Run
Location00.35 W of SR 75
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56975, -86.53834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2024)
Projected traffic413 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Old SR 75 over Bachelor Run built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 75 over Bachelor Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 75 over Bachelor Run carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 75 over Bachelor Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 75 over Bachelor Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.