Defenbaugh Street over Local Plant Pass Road
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Indiana · 0.1 MI E Belmont ST · Structure no. 3400134
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Defenbaugh Street over Local Plant Pass Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Defenbaugh Street over Local Plant Pass Road in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Defenbaugh Street over Local Plant Pass Road built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Defenbaugh Street over Local Plant Pass Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Defenbaugh Street over Local Plant Pass Road carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Defenbaugh Street over Local Plant Pass Road?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Defenbaugh Street over Local Plant Pass Road?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).