US Bridges

Private Drive over Branch of Broad Run

Good

Switzerland County, Indiana · 00.01 SW of Mary Lamb LN · Structure no. 7800049

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Drive over Branch of Broad Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Drive over Branch of Broad Run 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 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Drive
CrossesBranch of Broad Run
Location00.01 SW of Mary Lamb LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySwitzerland County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78352, -85.04398
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2022)
Projected traffic6 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Private Drive over Branch of Broad Run built?

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

What condition is Private Drive over Branch of Broad 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 Private Drive over Branch of Broad Run carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Private Drive over Branch of Broad Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Private Drive over Branch of Broad Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.