US Bridges

Upper Goose Ck RD over Goose Creek

Fair

Switzerland County, Indiana · 0.02 E of Goose Creek RD · Structure no. 7800047

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Goose Ck RD over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Goose Ck RD over Goose Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Goose Ck RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.02 E of Goose Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySwitzerland County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86448, -84.82199
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Upper Goose Ck RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Goose Ck RD over Goose Creek 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 Upper Goose Ck RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Upper Goose Ck RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Goose Ck RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.