US Bridges

US 36 over Troutmans Branch

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 01.15 E SR 59 · Structure no. 011550

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,711
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Troutmans Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Troutmans Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,711 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,998 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesTroutmans Branch
Location01.15 E SR 59
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75869, -87.08317
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,711 (2021)
Projected traffic5,998 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 36 over Troutmans Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 36 over Troutmans Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Troutmans Branch carry?

About 3,711 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Troutmans Branch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Troutmans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.