US Bridges

Sangamaw RD over Haynes Branch

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.60 W of SR 62 · Structure no. 1500009

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sangamaw RD over Haynes Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sangamaw RD over Haynes Branch in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSangamaw RD
CrossesHaynes Branch
Location00.60 W of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00431, -85.09
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2017)
Projected traffic710 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 Sangamaw RD over Haynes Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Sangamaw RD over Haynes 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sangamaw RD over Haynes Branch carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sangamaw RD over Haynes Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sangamaw RD over Haynes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.