US Bridges

Short Ridge RD over Branch of North Hogan CR

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Hogan RD · Structure no. 1500205

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Ridge RD over Branch of North Hogan CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Short Ridge RD over Branch of North Hogan CR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesShort Ridge RD
CrossesBranch of North Hogan CR
Location00.20 W of Hogan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07533, -84.96386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic210 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Short Ridge RD over Branch of North Hogan CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Ridge RD over Branch of North 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 Short Ridge RD over Branch of North Hogan CR carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Short Ridge RD over Branch of North Hogan CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Short Ridge RD over Branch of North Hogan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.