US Bridges

Chesterville RD over Allen Branch

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Stitts Hill · Structure no. 1500018

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterville RD over Allen Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chesterville RD over Allen Branch in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2037. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterville RD
CrossesAllen Branch
Location00.10 W of Stitts Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05045, -84.99355
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2017)
Projected traffic610 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterville RD over Allen Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterville RD over Allen 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 Chesterville RD over Allen Branch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chesterville RD over Allen Branch?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterville RD over Allen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.