US Bridges

Virotsko RD over Weisnor Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.80 SW of Catlin RD · Structure no. 6100041

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virotsko RD over Weisnor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Virotsko RD over Weisnor Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesVirotsko RD
CrossesWeisnor Creek
Location00.80 SW of Catlin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6712, -87.2651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2018)
Projected traffic199 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virotsko RD over Weisnor Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Virotsko RD over Weisnor Creek 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 Virotsko RD over Weisnor Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Virotsko RD over Weisnor Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Virotsko RD over Weisnor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.