US Bridges

N Hogan RD over Elk Run

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.50 NW of Soap Hill · Structure no. 1500028

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hogan RD over Elk Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Hogan RD over Elk Run in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesN Hogan RD
CrossesElk Run
Location00.50 NW of Soap Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09167, -84.96501
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2017)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 N Hogan RD over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Hogan RD over Elk Run 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 N Hogan RD over Elk Run carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Hogan RD over Elk Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Hogan RD over Elk Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.