US Bridges

Wyandotte Avenue over Dry Run

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.20 S of SR 62 · Structure no. 1300039

Built
1874
151 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyandotte Avenue over Dry Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyandotte Avenue over Dry Run in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 151 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWyandotte Avenue
CrossesDry Run
Location0.20 S of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18967, -86.32
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyandotte Avenue over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Wyandotte Avenue over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wyandotte Avenue over Dry Run carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wyandotte Avenue over Dry Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wyandotte Avenue over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.