Collier Ridge RD over Branch W Fork Tanners CR
PoorPosted for loadDearborn County, Indiana · 00.30 SW of Fox RD · Structure no. 1500049
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Collier Ridge RD over Branch W Fork Tanners CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Collier Ridge RD over Branch W Fork Tanners CR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Collier Ridge RD over Branch W Fork Tanners CR built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Collier Ridge RD over Branch W Fork 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 2024.
How much traffic does Collier Ridge RD over Branch W Fork Tanners CR carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Collier Ridge RD over Branch W Fork Tanners CR?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Collier Ridge RD over Branch W Fork Tanners CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.