US Bridges

Miller Road over Branch of Beanblossom CR

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.52 N Robinson RD · Structure no. 5300155

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Branch of Beanblossom CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Miller Road over Branch of Beanblossom CR in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Road
CrossesBranch of Beanblossom CR
Location00.52 N Robinson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25837, -86.46883
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over Branch of Beanblossom CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Road over Branch of Beanblossom CR 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 Miller Road over Branch of Beanblossom CR carry?

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

How long is Miller Road over Branch of Beanblossom CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over Branch of Beanblossom CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.