Orchard Road over Branch Lake Drain
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 00.27 N of CR 600 N · Structure no. 7400091
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Road over Branch Lake Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Road over Branch Lake Drain in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orchard Road over Branch Lake Drain built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard Road over Branch Lake Drain 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Orchard Road over Branch Lake Drain carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Orchard Road over Branch Lake Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Road over Branch Lake Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.