US Bridges

Shilo Road over Beanblossom Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.40 S Anderson RD · Structure no. 5300042

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shilo Road over Beanblossom Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Shilo Road over Beanblossom Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2034. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesShilo Road
CrossesBeanblossom Creek
Location00.40 S Anderson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27274, -86.46402
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2014)
Projected traffic257 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 Shilo Road over Beanblossom Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shilo Road 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Shilo Road over Beanblossom Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shilo Road over Beanblossom Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shilo Road over Beanblossom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.