Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek
FairClosed to trafficMartin County, Indiana · 0.36 S of US 50 · Structure no. 5100019
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 115 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Deep Cut Lake Road 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.