Conservation Cl RD over Waddle Branch
FairDubois County, Indiana · 00.30 W SR 145 · Structure no. 1900136
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Conservation Cl RD over Waddle Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Conservation Cl RD over Waddle Branch in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, 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 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Conservation Cl RD over Waddle Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Conservation Cl RD over Waddle Branch 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 Conservation Cl RD over Waddle Branch carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Conservation Cl RD over Waddle Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Conservation Cl RD over Waddle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.