US Bridges

Yorkridge RD over East Fork Tanners Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.10 W of SR 1 · Structure no. 1500063

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yorkridge RD over East Fork Tanners Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yorkridge RD over East Fork Tanners Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesYorkridge RD
CrossesEast Fork Tanners Creek
Location00.10 W of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1693, -84.91013
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2017)
Projected traffic330 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yorkridge RD over East Fork Tanners Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Yorkridge RD over East 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 Yorkridge RD over East Fork Tanners Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Yorkridge RD over East Fork Tanners Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Yorkridge RD over East Fork Tanners Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.