US Bridges

SR 13 over Prairie Run

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 01.28 S US 35 / SR 22 · Structure no. 003403

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,786
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Prairie Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 13 over Prairie Run in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesPrairie Run
Location01.28 S US 35 / SR 22
RouteState Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46052, -85.82496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2021)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 13 over Prairie Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Prairie Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Prairie Run carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Prairie Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Prairie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.