US Bridges

N Hogan RD over Branch of North Hogan CR

PoorPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Union Ridge · Structure no. 1500029

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hogan RD over Branch of North Hogan CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Hogan RD over Branch of North Hogan CR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesN Hogan RD
CrossesBranch of North Hogan CR
Location00.40 E of Union Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10613, -84.97907
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Hogan RD over Branch of North Hogan CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is N Hogan RD over Branch of North Hogan CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N Hogan RD over Branch of North Hogan CR carry?

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

How long is N Hogan RD over Branch of North Hogan CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Hogan RD over Branch of North Hogan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.