US Bridges

Ennis Ridge RD over Ennis Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.60 W of SR 1 · Structure no. 1500074

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ennis Ridge RD over Ennis Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ennis Ridge RD over Ennis Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEnnis Ridge RD
CrossesEnnis Creek
Location00.60 W of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24239, -84.95963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ennis Ridge RD over Ennis Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ennis Ridge RD over Ennis 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 Ennis Ridge RD over Ennis Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ennis Ridge RD over Ennis Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ennis Ridge RD over Ennis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.