US Bridges

Twin Beach ST over Sharon Brook

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 N Riogrande · Structure no. 8400142

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Beach ST over Sharon Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Twin Beach ST over Sharon Brook in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Beach ST
CrossesSharon Brook
Location00.30 N Riogrande
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56629, -87.19935
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2017)
Projected traffic251 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 Twin Beach ST over Sharon Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Beach ST over Sharon Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Twin Beach ST over Sharon Brook carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Twin Beach ST over Sharon Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Beach ST over Sharon Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.