US Bridges

Dry Run Road over Dry Run

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 1.30 N of Tower Road · Structure no. 1300030

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Run Road over Dry Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Dry Run Road over Dry Run in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Run Road
CrossesDry Run
Location1.30 N of Tower Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22763, -86.32678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2015)
Projected traffic489 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Run Road over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Run Road over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Run Road over Dry Run carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dry Run Road over Dry Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Run Road over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.