US Bridges

Water Tank RD over Branch of Black River

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.15 MI W of Cleveland R · Structure no. 6500277

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Tank RD over Branch of Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Tank RD over Branch of Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWater Tank RD
CrossesBranch of Black River
Location01.15 MI W of Cleveland R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16191, -87.76238
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic241 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Water Tank RD over Branch of Black River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Tank RD over Branch of Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Water Tank RD over Branch of Black River carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Water Tank RD over Branch of Black River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Water Tank RD over Branch of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.