Poland RD over Slate Run
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 550 W · Structure no. 6700151
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poland RD over Slate Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poland RD over Slate Run in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poland RD over Slate Run built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poland RD over Slate Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Poland RD over Slate Run carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Poland RD over Slate Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Poland RD over Slate Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.