US Bridges

Gateway RD over Beard Run

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 W of SR 1 · Structure no. 8900245

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,164
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway RD over Beard Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Gateway RD over Beard Run in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGateway RD
CrossesBeard Run
Location00.10 W of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84768, -85.146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2019)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Gateway RD over Beard Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway RD over Beard 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 Gateway RD over Beard Run carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gateway RD over Beard Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway RD over Beard Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.