Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch
FairOhio County, Indiana · 00.60 W of Mexico Ridge · Structure no. 5800003
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aberdeen Road over Bear 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 Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.