Spades Road over Ripley Creek

Good Condition52 years old350 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyRipley
Location00.28 S Of SR 48
CarriesSpades Road
CrossesRipley Creek
Coordinates39.20321, -85.13204

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Max Span42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Width24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Area95.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1974 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic350 (2024)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number6900073

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