US Bridges

West Main ST over Souders Branch

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Miller Drive · Structure no. 1000108

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main ST over Souders Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main ST over Souders Branch in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 6 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Main ST
CrossesSouders Branch
Location00.30 W of Miller Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47094, -85.95746
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic710 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 West Main ST over Souders Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is West Main ST over Souders 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 West Main ST over Souders Branch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Main ST over Souders Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns West Main ST over Souders Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.