Germantown RD over Dry Branch Creek
GoodWayne County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Berstch RD · Structure no. 8900094
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 342
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Germantown RD over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Germantown RD over Dry Branch Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Germantown RD over Dry Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Germantown RD over Dry Branch Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Germantown RD over Dry Branch Creek carry?
About 342 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Germantown RD over Dry Branch Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Germantown RD over Dry Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.