US Bridges

Maple Grove RD W over Beanblossom Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.20 W Bottom Road · Structure no. 5300031

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
702
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grove RD W over Beanblossom Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Maple Grove RD W over Beanblossom Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,258 by 2034. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMaple Grove RD W
CrossesBeanblossom Creek
Location00.20 W Bottom Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24789, -86.55209
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2014)
Projected traffic1,258 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Grove RD W over Beanblossom Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Grove RD W over Beanblossom Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Grove RD W over Beanblossom Creek carry?

About 702 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Grove RD W over Beanblossom Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Grove RD W over Beanblossom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.