US Bridges

Ponderosa RD over Lazy Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.20 W Crandall Lanesvle · Structure no. 3100046

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ponderosa RD over Lazy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponderosa RD over Lazy Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPonderosa RD
CrossesLazy Creek
Location00.20 W Crandall Lanesvle
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23854, -85.99554
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2021)
Projected traffic404 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ponderosa RD over Lazy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ponderosa RD over Lazy 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 Ponderosa RD over Lazy Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ponderosa RD over Lazy Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ponderosa RD over Lazy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.