Water ST over Harvey Branch
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.05 Mi. E. of SR-229 · Structure no. 2400099
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water ST over Harvey Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water ST over Harvey Branch in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water ST over Harvey Branch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water ST over Harvey Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Water ST over Harvey Branch carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Water ST over Harvey Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Water ST over Harvey Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.