US Bridges

Huesman RD over Good Pasture Branch

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.00 N of SR 262 · Structure no. 1500005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huesman RD over Good Pasture Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Huesman RD over Good Pasture Branch in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHuesman RD
CrossesGood Pasture Branch
Location01.00 N of SR 262
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99718, -84.9996
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2017)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Huesman RD over Good Pasture Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huesman RD over Good Pasture Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Huesman RD over Good Pasture Branch carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Huesman RD over Good Pasture Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Huesman RD over Good Pasture Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.