US Bridges

Hartford Pk over Branch of Laughery CR

Good

Ohio County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Woods Ridge RD · Structure no. 5800034

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford Pk over Branch of Laughery CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hartford Pk over Branch of Laughery CR in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHartford Pk
CrossesBranch of Laughery CR
Location00.20 E of Woods Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99131, -84.97006
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2020)
Projected traffic515 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Hartford Pk over Branch of Laughery CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartford Pk over Branch of Laughery CR 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 Hartford Pk over Branch of Laughery CR carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hartford Pk over Branch of Laughery CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford Pk over Branch of Laughery CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.