US Bridges

US 40 over Dewey Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 03.35 W SR 243 · Structure no. 013690

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,907
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Dewey Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 over Dewey Branch in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,907 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,724 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesDewey Branch
Location03.35 W SR 243
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55552, -86.92347
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,907 (2021)
Projected traffic9,724 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 over Dewey Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Dewey Branch 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 US 40 over Dewey Branch carry?

About 6,907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Dewey Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Dewey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.