US Bridges

Wolf Run RD over Branch of Wolf Run

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.83 N of CR 320 N · Structure no. 3900067

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Run RD over Branch of Wolf Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolf Run RD over Branch of Wolf Run in Jefferson 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWolf Run RD
CrossesBranch of Wolf Run
Location00.83 N of CR 320 N
RouteCounty Highway 470
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.7865, -85.30131
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Wolf Run RD over Branch of Wolf Run built?

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

What condition is Wolf Run RD over Branch of Wolf 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Run RD over Branch of Wolf Run carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Run RD over Branch of Wolf Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Run RD over Branch of Wolf Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.