US Bridges

US 52 EB over Goldsberry Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 04.23 W SR 47 · Structure no. 019100

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,660
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 EB over Goldsberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 52 EB over Goldsberry Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 79 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 52 EB
CrossesGoldsberry Creek
Location04.23 W SR 47
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17309, -86.6122
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,660 (2016)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 52 EB over Goldsberry Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 52 EB over Goldsberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 EB over Goldsberry Creek carry?

About 3,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 52 EB over Goldsberry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 EB over Goldsberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.