US Bridges

Jerry Myers RD over Pronghorn Run

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Brick Church R · Structure no. 8900239

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerry Myers RD over Pronghorn Run is a steel culvert carrying Jerry Myers RD over Pronghorn Run in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJerry Myers RD
CrossesPronghorn Run
Location00.10 E of Brick Church R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87378, -85.18108
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2016)
Projected traffic281 by 2036
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 Jerry Myers RD over Pronghorn Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerry Myers RD over Pronghorn Run 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 Jerry Myers RD over Pronghorn Run carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jerry Myers RD over Pronghorn Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Jerry Myers RD over Pronghorn Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.