US Bridges

Reynolds RD over Black River

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.20 MI E Pumpkin Run RD · Structure no. 6500194

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds RD over Black River is a steel truss - thru carrying Reynolds RD over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesReynolds RD
CrossesBlack River
Location00.20 MI E Pumpkin Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2214, -87.81435
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2022)
Projected traffic226 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Reynolds RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

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

About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds RD over Black River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds RD over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.