Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch
FairOhio County, Indiana · 0.30 E of Bear Valley · Structure no. 5800004
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 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 1920 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
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 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Aberdeen Road over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.