US Bridges

Old Milan Road over Ripley Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.50 SE of CR 500 E · Structure no. 6900071

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Milan Road over Ripley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Milan Road over Ripley Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Milan Road
CrossesRipley Creek
Location00.50 SE of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17478, -85.17004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
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 Old Milan Road over Ripley Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Old Milan Road over Ripley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Milan Road over Ripley Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Milan Road over Ripley Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Milan Road over Ripley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.