US Bridges

Quercus Grove RD over Grants Creek

Good

Switzerland County, Indiana · 00.01 S of Lower Grants C · Structure no. 7800030

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quercus Grove RD over Grants Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Quercus Grove RD over Grants Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesQuercus Grove RD
CrossesGrants Creek
Location00.01 S of Lower Grants C
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88523, -84.90325
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Quercus Grove RD over Grants Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Quercus Grove RD over Grants Creek 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 Quercus Grove RD over Grants Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Quercus Grove RD over Grants Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Quercus Grove RD over Grants Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.