US Bridges

Huron Railroad ST over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.23 W of US 50 · Structure no. 4700099

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron Railroad ST over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huron Railroad ST over Beaver Creek in Lawrence 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHuron Railroad ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location00.23 W of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72248, -86.66349
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2016)
Projected traffic261 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Huron Railroad ST over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Huron Railroad ST over Beaver Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Huron Railroad ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Huron Railroad ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Huron Railroad ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.