US Bridges

Milton Bear Brrd over Long Branch

Good

Ohio County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Aberdeen RD · Structure no. 5800031

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton Bear Brrd over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Milton Bear Brrd over Long Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMilton Bear Brrd
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.50 N of Aberdeen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92022, -85.07503
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2020)
Projected traffic426 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Milton Bear Brrd over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton Bear Brrd over Long Branch 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 Milton Bear Brrd over Long Branch carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Milton Bear Brrd over Long Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Milton Bear Brrd over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.