US Bridges

Rosewood RD over Mosquito Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Buena Vista RD · Structure no. 3100028

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosewood RD over Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rosewood RD over Mosquito Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRosewood RD
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location00.50 N of Buena Vista RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06307, -85.96592
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic820 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 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 Rosewood RD over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rosewood RD over Mosquito Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rosewood RD over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rosewood RD over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rosewood RD over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.