US Bridges

Weisbach Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.10 W Deep Cut Lake Road · Structure no. 5100027

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weisbach Road over Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Weisbach Road over Beaver Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWeisbach Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.10 W Deep Cut Lake Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.66083, -86.74451
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2007)
Projected traffic287 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Weisbach Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weisbach 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 Weisbach Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Weisbach Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Weisbach Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.