US Bridges

Pruss RD over Boyd Branch

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 62 · Structure no. 1500109

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pruss RD over Boyd Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pruss RD over Boyd Branch in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPruss RD
CrossesBoyd Branch
Location00.50 N of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98744, -85.086
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pruss RD over Boyd Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pruss RD over Boyd Branch 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 Pruss RD over Boyd Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pruss RD over Boyd Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pruss RD over Boyd Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.