US Bridges

Scottsdale RD over E Fork of Coal Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 S of JCT US 136 · Structure no. 2300169

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsdale RD over E Fork of Coal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scottsdale RD over E Fork of Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesScottsdale RD
CrossesE Fork of Coal Creek
Location00.10 S of JCT US 136
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1017, -87.12883
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Scottsdale RD over E Fork of Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottsdale RD over E 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 Scottsdale RD over E Fork of Coal Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Scottsdale RD over E Fork of Coal Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsdale RD over E Fork of Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.