US Bridges

Hartford Park over Branch Laughery CR

Good

Ohio County, Indiana · 0.10 E of Hartford Ridge · Structure no. 5800041

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford Park over Branch Laughery CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartford Park over Branch Laughery CR in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHartford Park
CrossesBranch Laughery CR
Location0.10 E of Hartford Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99298, -84.95475
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic149 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartford Park over Branch Laughery CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartford Park over Branch 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 Park over Branch Laughery CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hartford Park over Branch Laughery CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford Park over Branch Laughery CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.