Bonnell RD over Branch W for Tanners CR
PoorPosted for loadDearborn County, Indiana · 01.10 NW of Burtzelbach · Structure no. 1500043
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bonnell RD over Branch W for Tanners CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bonnell RD over Branch W for Tanners CR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bonnell RD over Branch W for Tanners CR built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bonnell RD over Branch W for Tanners 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bonnell RD over Branch W for Tanners CR carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bonnell RD over Branch W for Tanners CR?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bonnell RD over Branch W for Tanners CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.