US Bridges

Aberdeen Road over South Fork

Good

Ohio County, Indiana · 1.80 W of Work Road · Structure no. 5800027

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aberdeen Road over South Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aberdeen Road over South Fork in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesAberdeen Road
CrossesSouth Fork
Location1.80 W of Work Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91483, -85.04829
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2020)
Projected traffic181 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Aberdeen Road over South Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aberdeen Road over South Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Aberdeen Road over South Fork carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Aberdeen Road over South Fork?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Aberdeen Road over South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.