US Bridges

SR 229 over Harvey Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 02.41 N I-74 · Structure no. 029362

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,335
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 229 over Harvey Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 229 over Harvey Branch in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,823 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 229
CrossesHarvey Branch
Location02.41 N I-74
RouteState Highway 229
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33941, -85.20624
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,335 (2021)
Projected traffic7,823 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 229 over Harvey Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 229 over Harvey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 229 over Harvey Branch carry?

About 4,335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 229 over Harvey Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 229 over Harvey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.