Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
If I had a dime for every bridge I've crossed, I'd have about ten bucks by now.
over BRANCH PATOKA RIVER
00.35 E CR 500 W
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This bridge has a Poor overall condition rating of 4 out of 9. This bridge is classified as being in poor condition, meaning one or more structural components have significant deterioration. Poor condition does not mean the bridge is unsafe to drive on, but it does mean repairs or replacement may be needed.
The bridge carries 200 vehicles per day and is 91 years old (reconstructed in 1994).
Its sufficiency rating of 47.6 places it below the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 35 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard bridge design.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 200 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 23 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1935
91 years old (rebuilt 1994)
Structure Type
Concrete Channel Beam
Total Length
35 ft
10.6 m
Deck Width
23 ft
7.1 m
Spans
1
sections between supports
Max Span
29 ft
longest unsupported section (8.8 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Daily Traffic
200vehicles/day
38.40516°N, 87.36377°W
Concrete Channel Beam
A concrete stringer bridge uses reinforced concrete beams running parallel to traffic. It combines the durability of concrete with efficient beam-based load distribution.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
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