US Bridges

Columbia RD over Br of N Br Garrison CR

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.20 NW of CR 450 W · Structure no. 2100039

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia RD over Br of N Br Garrison CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia RD over Br of N Br Garrison CR in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia RD
CrossesBr of N Br Garrison CR
Location00.20 NW of CR 450 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5741, -85.22628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia RD over Br of N Br Garrison CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia RD over Br of N Br Garrison CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia RD over Br of N Br Garrison CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbia RD over Br of N Br Garrison CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia RD over Br of N Br Garrison CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.