US Bridges

Old SR 1 over G Powers/West Branch

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles N of Edunham R · Structure no. 7600062

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 1 over G Powers/West Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old SR 1 over G Powers/West Branch in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld SR 1
CrossesG Powers/West Branch
Location0.30 Miles N of Edunham R
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64521, -84.84099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2024)
Projected traffic353 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 1 over G Powers/West Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 1 over G Powers/West 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 1 over G Powers/West Branch carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 1 over G Powers/West Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 1 over G Powers/West Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.