Shotgun Lane over Black River
GoodPosey County, Indiana · 00.67 MI S of Co. Line RD · Structure no. 6500335
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shotgun Lane over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shotgun Lane over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shotgun Lane over Black River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shotgun Lane over 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 Shotgun Lane over Black River carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Shotgun Lane over Black River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Shotgun Lane over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.