US Bridges

Fairfield RD over Brookville Lake

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 01.9 W of SR101 · Structure no. 2400090

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
718 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield RD over Brookville Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfield RD over Brookville Lake in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2042. The structure is 718 ft (218.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield RD
CrossesBrookville Lake
Location01.9 W of SR101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50681, -84.99507
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length718 ft (218.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Fairfield RD over Brookville Lake built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield RD over Brookville Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfield RD over Brookville Lake carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield RD over Brookville Lake?

The structure is 718 ft (218.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield RD over Brookville Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.