US Bridges

Griffin RD over Black River

PoorPosted for load

Posey County, Indiana · 01.95 MI N of Lee Road · Structure no. 6500006

Built
1892
133 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin RD over Black River is a steel truss - thru carrying Griffin RD over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1892, so it is 133 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffin RD
CrossesBlack River
Location01.95 MI N of Lee Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17678, -87.91818
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griffin RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin RD over Black River 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 Griffin RD over Black River carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Griffin RD over Black River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin RD over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.