Vanburen Street over Yellow Creek
PoorAdams County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 0100072
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanburen Street over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vanburen Street over Yellow Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vanburen Street over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Vanburen Street over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Vanburen Street over Yellow Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Vanburen Street over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Vanburen Street over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.