US Bridges

Jackson RD over Long Run

GoodPosted for load

Switzerland County, Indiana · 00.10 N of US 129 · Structure no. 7800007

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over Long Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson RD over Long Run in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJackson RD
CrossesLong Run
Location00.10 N of US 129
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74927, -85.10163
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic375 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Jackson RD over Long Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson RD over Long Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson RD over Long Run carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jackson RD over Long Run?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over Long Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.