US Bridges

SR 75 over Branch Ramp Run

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 03.15 N US 36 · Structure no. 024800

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,090
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Branch Ramp Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 75 over Branch Ramp Run in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 35 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesBranch Ramp Run
Location03.15 N US 36
RouteState Highway 75
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80668, -86.65177
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2019)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2039
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 75 over Branch Ramp Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 75 over Branch Ramp Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Branch Ramp Run carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Branch Ramp Run?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Branch Ramp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.