Ripley ST over South Fork Vernon Fork
FairPosted for loadJennings County, Indiana · 00.02 W of CR 25 E · Structure no. 4000060
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,225
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ripley ST over South Fork Vernon Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ripley ST over South Fork Vernon Fork in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ripley ST over South Fork Vernon Fork built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Ripley ST over South Fork Vernon Fork 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ripley ST over South Fork Vernon Fork carry?
About 2,225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ripley ST over South Fork Vernon Fork?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Ripley ST over South Fork Vernon Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.