Hansman Ln over Goose Creek
Switzerland County, Indiana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Hansman Ln over Goose Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 33 of the 62 inventoried bridges in Switzerland County rated fair (53.2%); 1 (1.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 43 ft |
| Location | 0.01 E of SILVER HILL RD |
| NBI structure number | 7800050 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Switzerland County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 101 over SR 156 & Markland Dam | 1975 | 5,847 | Fair |
| SR 156 over Plum Creek | 1941 | 4,965 | Fair |
| SR 156 over Hunt Creek | 1941 | 4,965 | Fair |
| SR 156 over Log Lick Creek | 1958 | 4,810 | Fair |
| SR 56 over Indian Creek | 2006 | 2,394 | Fair |
| SR 56 over Mennets Run | 1985 | 2,387 | Good |
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