US Bridges

Contreras Pike over Sand Run

Good

Union County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 300 E · Structure no. 8100047

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Contreras Pike over Sand Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Contreras Pike over Sand Run in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesContreras Pike
CrossesSand Run
Location00.10 W of CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54378, -84.87284
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic925 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Contreras Pike over Sand Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Contreras Pike over Sand 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 2023.

How much traffic does Contreras Pike over Sand Run carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Contreras Pike over Sand Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Contreras Pike over Sand Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.