Valley RD over Strangers Branch
FairParke County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Mansfld RD · Structure no. 6100020
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley RD over Strangers Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley RD over Strangers Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 105 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley RD over Strangers Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Valley RD over Strangers 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Valley RD over Strangers Branch carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Valley RD over Strangers Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Valley RD over Strangers Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.