Dillman Road over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Indiana · 0.2 Mile West of S.R. 37 · Structure no. 5300061
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 558
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dillman Road over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dillman Road over Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dillman Road over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Dillman Road over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Dillman Road over Clear Creek carry?
About 558 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dillman Road over Clear Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Dillman Road over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.