US Bridges

Hazelwood RD over Branch of Lake Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.09 N of W Main ST · Structure no. 5500192

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazelwood RD over Branch of Lake Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hazelwood RD over Branch of Lake Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHazelwood RD
CrossesBranch of Lake Ditch
Location00.09 N of W Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58033, -86.52169
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic930 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hazelwood RD over Branch of Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazelwood RD over Branch of Lake Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hazelwood RD over Branch of Lake Ditch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hazelwood RD over Branch of Lake Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hazelwood RD over Branch of Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.