US Bridges

Dnr Service Road over Deweese Branch

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.95 N US 40 · Structure no. 079642

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Dnr Service Road over Deweese Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dnr Service Road over Deweese Branch in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDnr Service Road
CrossesDeweese Branch
Location00.95 N US 40
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58069, -86.88732
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2012)
Projected traffic237 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State 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 Dnr Service Road over Deweese Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dnr Service Road over Deweese Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dnr Service Road over Deweese Branch carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dnr Service Road over Deweese Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dnr Service Road over Deweese Branch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.