US Bridges

Zeller Road over Reasor Branch

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.00 W of Eckert Road · Structure no. 1300088

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zeller Road over Reasor Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zeller Road over Reasor Branch in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesZeller Road
CrossesReasor Branch
Location0.00 W of Eckert Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.246, -86.52862
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Zeller Road over Reasor Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Zeller Road over Reasor 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Zeller Road over Reasor Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Zeller Road over Reasor Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Zeller Road over Reasor Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.