US Bridges

Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.00 SW of Pinhook RD · Structure no. 1500204

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
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 1990, so it is 35 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 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
Location01.00 SW of Pinhook RD
RouteCounty Highway 333
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26698, -84.8742
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 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 Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr 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 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cranes Run RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.