US Bridges

Indiana Ave over Branch of S Hogan Creek

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.20 S of US 50 · Structure no. 1500068

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Ave over Branch of S Hogan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Indiana Ave over Branch of S Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIndiana Ave
CrossesBranch of S Hogan Creek
Location00.20 S of US 50
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04606, -84.92296
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2017)
Projected traffic340 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Indiana Ave over Branch of S Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Ave over Branch of S Hogan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Indiana Ave over Branch of S Hogan Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Ave over Branch of S Hogan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Ave over Branch of S Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.