Salt Fork RD over Soapstone Creek
PoorPosted for loadDearborn County, Indiana · 01.80 N SR 1 · Structure no. 1500055
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salt Fork RD over Soapstone Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salt Fork RD over Soapstone Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salt Fork RD over Soapstone Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salt Fork RD over Soapstone Creek 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 Salt Fork RD over Soapstone Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Salt Fork RD over Soapstone Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Salt Fork RD over Soapstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.