US Bridges

Union Ridge Road over Br of Little Hogan CR

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.50 NW N Hogan RD · Structure no. 1500115

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Ridge Road over Br of Little Hogan CR is a steel culvert carrying Union Ridge Road over Br of Little Hogan CR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Ridge Road
CrossesBr of Little Hogan CR
Location01.50 NW N Hogan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12489, -85.00333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Union Ridge Road over Br of Little Hogan CR built?

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

What condition is Union Ridge Road over Br of Little Hogan CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Union Ridge Road over Br of Little Hogan CR carry?

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

How long is Union Ridge Road over Br of Little Hogan CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Union Ridge Road over Br of Little Hogan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.