US Bridges

Ladoga RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.03 SE of CR 75 W · Structure no. 3200003

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ladoga RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ladoga RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 90 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLadoga RD
CrossesW Fork of Big Walnut CR
Location00.03 SE of CR 75 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87641, -86.66263
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ladoga RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Ladoga RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ladoga RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ladoga RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ladoga RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.