US Bridges

Meridian Line RD over North Ramp Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 6700027

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Line RD over North Ramp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian Line RD over North Ramp Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeridian Line RD
CrossesNorth Ramp Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 1100 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81704, -86.84906
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Meridian Line RD over North Ramp Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Line RD over North Ramp Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian Line RD over North Ramp Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Line RD over North Ramp Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Line RD over North Ramp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.