US Bridges

Long Branch RD over Long Branch

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.00 NW of S Hogan RD · Structure no. 1500110

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Branch RD over Long Branch is a steel culvert carrying Long Branch RD over Long Branch in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Branch RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location01.00 NW of S Hogan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04229, -85.03865
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2017)
Projected traffic360 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Long Branch RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Long Branch RD over Long 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 Long Branch RD over Long Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Long Branch RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Long Branch RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.