Shafer Ridge Road over Dry Run
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 1.20 E of Bauer Lane · Structure no. 1300047
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shafer Ridge Road over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shafer Ridge Road over Dry Run in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shafer Ridge Road over Dry Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Shafer Ridge 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 Shafer Ridge Road over Dry Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shafer Ridge Road over Dry Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Shafer Ridge Road over Dry Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.