E Laughery CR RD over Branch of Laughery Creek
FairPosted for loadDearborn County, Indiana · 00.50 W of Gatch Hill · Structure no. 1500002
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Laughery CR RD over Branch of Laughery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Laughery CR RD over Branch of Laughery Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 90 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 15 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 E Laughery CR RD over Branch of Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is E Laughery CR RD over Branch of Laughery Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does E Laughery CR RD over Branch of Laughery Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E Laughery CR RD over Branch of Laughery Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns E Laughery CR RD over Branch of Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.