US Bridges

Depot Hill Road over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.50 W. of Monroe Dam RD · Structure no. 5300078

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Hill Road over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot Hill Road over Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2034. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDepot Hill Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.50 W. of Monroe Dam RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01212, -86.52938
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2014)
Projected traffic13 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot Hill Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot Hill Road over Clear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Depot Hill Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Depot Hill Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Hill Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.