US Bridges

Jasper Dubois RD over Polson Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.20 SW of SR 545 · Structure no. 1900026

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,756
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Dubois RD over Polson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jasper Dubois RD over Polson Creek in Dubois 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 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 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,047 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJasper Dubois RD
CrossesPolson Creek
Location00.20 SW of SR 545
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43542, -86.80418
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,756 (2012)
Projected traffic2,047 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Jasper Dubois RD over Polson Creek built?

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

What condition is Jasper Dubois RD over Polson Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Dubois RD over Polson Creek carry?

About 1,756 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Dubois RD over Polson Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Dubois RD over Polson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.