US Bridges

Michigan Road over Branch of Rogers Run

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Marysville Roa · Structure no. 1000042

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Road over Branch of Rogers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Road over Branch of Rogers Run in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMichigan Road
CrossesBranch of Rogers Run
Location00.10 E of Marysville Roa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5562, -85.61366
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic680 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Road over Branch of Rogers Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Road over Branch of Rogers Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Michigan Road over Branch of Rogers Run carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Road over Branch of Rogers Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Road over Branch of Rogers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.