US Bridges

Georgetown RD over Dry Run

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 N of 16th ST · Structure no. 4900193

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown RD over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Georgetown RD over Dry Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGeorgetown RD
CrossesDry Run
Location00.40 N of 16th ST
RouteCity Street 4279
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.793, -86.23954
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgetown RD over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgetown RD over Dry Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Georgetown RD over Dry Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown RD over Dry Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown RD over Dry Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.