US Bridges

Mennets Hollow RD over Long Run

FairPosted for load

Switzerland County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Long Run Road · Structure no. 7800045

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mennets Hollow RD over Long Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mennets Hollow RD over Long Run in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMennets Hollow RD
CrossesLong Run
Location00.01 W of Long Run Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySwitzerland County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74592, -85.14272
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Mennets Hollow RD over Long Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mennets Hollow RD over Long Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mennets Hollow RD over Long Run carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mennets Hollow RD over Long Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mennets Hollow RD over Long Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.