Cart RD over Vernon Brook
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.70 N of Inke RD · Structure no. 8900085
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 316
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cart RD over Vernon Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cart RD over Vernon Brook in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cart RD over Vernon Brook built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cart RD over Vernon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Cart RD over Vernon Brook carry?
About 316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cart RD over Vernon Brook?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cart RD over Vernon Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.