US Bridges

Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.50 SW of Pinhook RD · Structure no. 1500105

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr is a steel culvert carrying Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCranes Run RD
CrossesBranch of Whitewater Rvr
Location00.50 SW of Pinhook RD
RouteCounty Highway 333
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26176, -84.87735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$423,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.