US Bridges

1st ST over Bruner Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.00 E of Cherry ST · Structure no. 1900117

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST over Bruner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st ST over Bruner Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 85 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 6 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1st ST
CrossesBruner Creek
Location01.00 E of Cherry ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29192, -86.92841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2012)
Projected traffic173 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1st ST over Bruner Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 1st ST over Bruner 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 1st ST over Bruner Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 1st ST over Bruner Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 1st ST over Bruner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.