Shorter RD over Strangers Branch
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Piatesvle RD · Structure no. 6100087
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shorter RD over Strangers Branch is a concrete slab carrying Shorter RD over Strangers Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, 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 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Shorter RD over Strangers Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shorter RD over Strangers Branch 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 Shorter RD over Strangers Branch carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shorter RD over Strangers Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Shorter RD over Strangers Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.