US Bridges

Cuzco RD S over Dillon Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Cuzco Rd. · Structure no. 1900031

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
606
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuzco RD S over Dillon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cuzco RD S over Dillon Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 years old, older 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCuzco RD S
CrossesDillon Creek
Location00.10 N of Cuzco Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47048, -86.72196
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2012)
Projected traffic633 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cuzco RD S over Dillon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Cuzco RD S over Dillon Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cuzco RD S over Dillon Creek carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cuzco RD S over Dillon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cuzco RD S over Dillon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.