Martinsburg Fire R over Bear Creek
FairWashington County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Martin RD · Structure no. 8800107
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martinsburg Fire R over Bear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Martinsburg Fire R over Bear Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martinsburg Fire R over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martinsburg Fire R over Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Martinsburg Fire R over Bear Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Martinsburg Fire R over Bear Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Martinsburg Fire R over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.