US Bridges

Division Road over North Prong Stotts CR

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.30 E of CR 700 W · Structure no. 4100049

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over North Prong Stotts CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Division Road over North Prong Stotts CR in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDivision Road
CrossesNorth Prong Stotts CR
Location0.30 E of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47928, -86.23045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2012)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division Road over North Prong Stotts CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Road over North Prong Stotts CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Division Road over North Prong Stotts CR carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Division Road over North Prong Stotts CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Division Road over North Prong Stotts CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.