US Bridges

Stewartsville RD over Branch of Black River

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.26 MI W of N Lockwood · Structure no. 6500186

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewartsville RD over Branch of Black River is a concrete channel beam carrying Stewartsville RD over Branch of Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStewartsville RD
CrossesBranch of Black River
Location00.26 MI W of N Lockwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17759, -87.79507
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic291 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Stewartsville RD over Branch of Black River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewartsville RD over Branch of Black River 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 Stewartsville RD over Branch of Black River carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Stewartsville RD over Branch of Black River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Stewartsville RD over Branch of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.