US Bridges

Barn Run Road over Barn Run

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.90 N of Rutherford Road · Structure no. 5100053

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barn Run Road over Barn Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barn Run Road over Barn Run in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBarn Run Road
CrossesBarn Run
Location0.90 N of Rutherford Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55706, -86.87769
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2007)
Projected traffic38 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 Barn Run Road over Barn Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barn Run Road over Barn Run 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 Barn Run Road over Barn Run carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Barn Run Road over Barn Run?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Barn Run Road over Barn Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.