US Bridges

17th ST over Haw Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.35 E of Central Ave · Structure no. 0300208

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th ST over Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th ST over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 years old, older 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 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,540 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries17th ST
CrossesHaw Creek
Location00.35 E of Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21585, -85.8977
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,600 (2022)
Projected traffic41,540 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 17th ST over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 17th 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 17th ST over Haw Creek carry?

About 27,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 17th ST over Haw Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 17th ST over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.