US Bridges

N Foster RD over North Fork of Coal Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Aylesworth RD · Structure no. 2300162

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Foster RD over North Fork of Coal Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N Foster RD over North Fork of Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesN Foster RD
CrossesNorth Fork of Coal Creek
Location00.20 S of Aylesworth RD
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.20199, -87.22393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Foster RD over North Fork of Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Foster RD over North Fork of Coal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N Foster RD over North Fork of Coal Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N Foster RD over North Fork of Coal Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns N Foster RD over North Fork of Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.