US Bridges

Nelson Road over North Branch

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Taylor RD · Structure no. 5800001

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Road over North Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nelson Road over North Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Road
CrossesNorth Branch
Location00.20 S of Taylor RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96884, -84.89941
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic149 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Nelson Road over North Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Nelson Road over North Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nelson Road over North Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Road over North Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Road over North Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.