US Bridges

ST Peters RD over East Fork Tanners Creek

FairPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.20 N of SR 46 · Structure no. 1500066

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Peters RD over East Fork Tanners Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Peters RD over East Fork Tanners Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST Peters RD
CrossesEast Fork Tanners Creek
Location00.20 N of SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2797, -85.03938
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2017)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 ST Peters RD over East Fork Tanners Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is ST Peters 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 ST Peters RD over East Fork Tanners Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Peters RD over East Fork Tanners Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST Peters RD over East Fork Tanners Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.