Sawdon Ridge RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek
FairDearborn County, Indiana · 00.20 NE of SR 1 · Structure no. 1500061
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawdon Ridge RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawdon Ridge RD over Brush Fork Tanners 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Sawdon Ridge RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sawdon Ridge RD over Brush Fork Tanners 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 Sawdon Ridge RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sawdon Ridge RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sawdon Ridge RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.