US Bridges

Buena Vista RD over Mosquito Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 01.30 W Rosewood RD · Structure no. 3100029

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista RD over Mosquito Creek is a concrete slab carrying Buena Vista RD over Mosquito Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista RD
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location01.30 W Rosewood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05759, -85.98233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Buena Vista RD over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Buena Vista RD over Mosquito Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Buena Vista RD over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista RD over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista RD over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.