Dixon Ford RD over Muscatatuck River
GoodJefferson County, Indiana · 00.21 N of CR 450 N · Structure no. 3900022
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 454 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixon Ford RD over Muscatatuck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixon Ford RD over Muscatatuck River in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixon Ford RD over Muscatatuck River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dixon Ford RD over Muscatatuck River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Dixon Ford RD over Muscatatuck River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dixon Ford RD over Muscatatuck River?
The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Dixon Ford RD over Muscatatuck River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.