US Bridges

Brick Church RD over Pronghorn Run

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Jerry Meyers R · Structure no. 8900120

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,026
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick Church RD over Pronghorn Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brick Church RD over Pronghorn Run in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrick Church RD
CrossesPronghorn Run
Location00.20 N of Jerry Meyers R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87608, -85.18175
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2021)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Brick Church RD over Pronghorn Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Brick Church RD over Pronghorn Run 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 Brick Church RD over Pronghorn Run carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brick Church RD over Pronghorn Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brick Church RD over Pronghorn Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.