US Bridges

Borden RD over Fordyce Branch

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Martinsburg Ro · Structure no. 1000078

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borden RD over Fordyce Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Borden RD over Fordyce Branch in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBorden RD
CrossesFordyce Branch
Location00.60 S of Martinsburg Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.45312, -85.95854
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2018)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Borden RD over Fordyce Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Borden RD over Fordyce Branch 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 Borden RD over Fordyce Branch carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Borden RD over Fordyce Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Borden RD over Fordyce Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.