US Bridges

Barton Beach RD over Dry Run

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.72 N of Schuyler Ave · Structure no. 7900209

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Beach RD over Dry Run is a steel culvert carrying Barton Beach RD over Dry Run in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Beach RD
CrossesDry Run
Location00.72 N of Schuyler Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46312, -86.85301
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic241 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Barton Beach RD over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton Beach RD over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Barton Beach RD over Dry Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barton Beach RD over Dry Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Barton Beach RD over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.