US Bridges

Noble DR over School Branch

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 600 N · Structure no. 3200241

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noble DR over School Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Noble DR over School Branch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNoble DR
CrossesSchool Branch
Location00.30 S of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8475, -86.34657
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (83 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Noble DR over School Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noble DR over School Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Noble DR over School Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Noble DR over School Branch?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Noble DR over School Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.