Rosedale RD over N Branch Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 6100017
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rosedale RD over N Branch Otter Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosedale RD over N Branch Otter Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rosedale RD over N Branch Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rosedale RD over N Branch Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Rosedale RD over N Branch Otter Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rosedale RD over N Branch Otter Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rosedale RD over N Branch Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.