US Bridges

Ester Ridge RD over West Fork of Tanners CR

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.10 S of Gieger RD · Structure no. 1500044

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ester Ridge RD over West Fork of Tanners CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ester Ridge RD over West Fork of Tanners CR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 34 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 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEster Ridge RD
CrossesWest Fork of Tanners CR
Location01.10 S of Gieger RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19461, -85.00723
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ester Ridge RD over West Fork of Tanners CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ester Ridge RD over West Fork of Tanners CR 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 Ester Ridge RD over West Fork of Tanners CR carry?

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

How long is Ester Ridge RD over West Fork of Tanners CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ester Ridge RD over West Fork of Tanners CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.