River Road over Rife Creek
FairMiami County, Indiana · 0.00 N of CR 400 W · Structure no. 5200052
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 451
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Rife Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Rife Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Rife Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is River Road over Rife 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Rife Creek carry?
About 451 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Rife Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Rife Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.