US Bridges

Alton Fredonia RD over Unt Ohio River

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 1.10 E of Cape Sandy Road · Structure no. 1300106

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alton Fredonia RD over Unt Ohio River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alton Fredonia RD over Unt Ohio River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlton Fredonia RD
CrossesUnt Ohio River
Location1.10 E of Cape Sandy Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15746, -86.34285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Alton Fredonia RD over Unt Ohio River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alton Fredonia RD over Unt Ohio River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Alton Fredonia RD over Unt Ohio River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alton Fredonia RD over Unt Ohio River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Alton Fredonia RD over Unt Ohio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.