Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Creek
FairDearborn County, Indiana · 00.70 N I-74 · Structure no. 1500077
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,260
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2037. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork 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 Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Creek carry?
About 2,260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.