US Bridges

Lane RD over Caney Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.21 MI S of Highschool · Structure no. 6500332

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane RD over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lane RD over Caney Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLane RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location00.21 MI S of Highschool
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13322, -87.75336
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2022)
Projected traffic198 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 Lane RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane RD over Caney Creek 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 Lane RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lane RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lane RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.