US Bridges

Chesterville RD over South Hogan Creek

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Probst RD · Structure no. 1500017

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterville RD over South Hogan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chesterville RD over South Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2037. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesChesterville RD
CrossesSouth Hogan Creek
Location00.20 S of Probst RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04742, -84.97081
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic580 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterville RD over South Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterville RD over South Hogan Creek 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 Chesterville RD over South Hogan Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chesterville RD over South Hogan Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterville RD over South Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.