US Bridges

US 40 over Dry Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 01.28 E SR 1 · Structure no. 014100

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over Dry Branch in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 100 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 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 6,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,232 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesDry Branch
Location01.28 E SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81329, -85.13121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,015 (2022)
Projected traffic14,232 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 40 over Dry Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Dry Branch carry?

About 6,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.