US Bridges

Weisburg RD over West Fork of Tanners CR

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Asche RD · Structure no. 1500212

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,130
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weisburg RD over West Fork of Tanners CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Weisburg RD over West Fork of Tanners CR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWeisburg RD
CrossesWest Fork of Tanners CR
Location00.10 E of Asche RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21789, -85.04644
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2017)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Weisburg RD over West Fork of Tanners CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weisburg RD over West Fork of Tanners 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 2024.

How much traffic does Weisburg RD over West Fork of Tanners CR carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Weisburg RD over West Fork of Tanners CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Weisburg RD over West Fork of Tanners CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.