US Bridges

River RD over Tributary to Ohio River

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Main(new Amste · Structure no. 3100082

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Tributary to Ohio River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Tributary to Ohio River in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesTributary to Ohio River
Location00.10 S of Main(new Amste
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10027, -86.27634
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic360 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Tributary to Ohio River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is River RD over Tributary to Ohio River 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 River RD over Tributary to Ohio River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Tributary to Ohio River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Tributary to Ohio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.