US Bridges

Mexico Ridge Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 2.60 N of Aberdeen RD · Structure no. 5800006

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mexico Ridge Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mexico Ridge Road over Bear Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMexico Ridge Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.60 N of Aberdeen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9357, -85.11548
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic149 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mexico Ridge Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mexico Ridge Road over Bear Creek 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 Mexico Ridge Road over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is Mexico Ridge Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mexico Ridge Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.