US Bridges

Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Ck

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.10 W US 50 · Structure no. 1500206

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Ck 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLower Dillsboro RD
CrossesBranch of S Hogan Ck
Location00.10 W US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04953, -84.92404
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2017)
Projected traffic820 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Ck built?

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

What condition is Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Ck 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 Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Ck carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Ck?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.