US Bridges

Newark Road over Dry Branch

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Indiana · 0.10 E of Shute Farm RD · Structure no. 2800009

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newark Road over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Newark Road over Dry Branch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNewark Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.10 E of Shute Farm RD
RouteCounty Highway 346
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09373, -86.79014
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic302 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newark Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newark Road over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Newark Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Newark Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Newark Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.