US Bridges

Browns Station Way over Unnamed Trail

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.50 SE Mccullough Pike · Structure no. 1000116

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,030
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Station Way over Unnamed Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Station Way over Unnamed Trail in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 64,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,410 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Station Way
CrossesUnnamed Trail
Location00.50 SE Mccullough Pike
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29922, -85.77538
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,030 (2018)
Projected traffic111,410 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Station Way over Unnamed Trail built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Browns Station Way over Unnamed Trail 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 Browns Station Way over Unnamed Trail carry?

About 64,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Browns Station Way over Unnamed Trail?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Station Way over Unnamed Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.