US Bridges

7th ST over Haw Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.03 E of Central Ave · Structure no. 0300207

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,810
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST over Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 7th ST over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,780 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries7th ST
CrossesHaw Creek
Location00.03 E of Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20604, -85.90398
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,810 (2022)
Projected traffic17,780 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 7th ST over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th ST over Haw Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 7th ST over Haw Creek carry?

About 11,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7th ST over Haw Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 7th ST over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.