US Bridges

Platt RD over Ziegler Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Konradi RD · Structure no. 1500040

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platt RD over Ziegler Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Platt RD over Ziegler Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesPlatt RD
CrossesZiegler Creek
Location00.20 S of Konradi RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17096, -84.99101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Platt RD over Ziegler Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Platt RD over Ziegler Creek 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 Platt RD over Ziegler Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Platt RD over Ziegler Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Platt RD over Ziegler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.