US Bridges

Klass RD over Branch of Eel River

FairClosed to traffic

Owen County, Indiana · 0.4 W of Bethsedia RD · Structure no. 6000078

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klass RD over Branch of Eel River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Klass RD over Branch of Eel River in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKlass RD
CrossesBranch of Eel River
Location0.4 W of Bethsedia RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19498, -87.04055
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$761,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klass RD over Branch of Eel River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klass RD over Branch of Eel River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Klass RD over Branch of Eel River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Klass RD over Branch of Eel River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Klass RD over Branch of Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.