US Bridges

US 52 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 02.09 W I-65 · Structure no. 019150

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,868
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Prairie Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 52 over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 9,868 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location02.09 W I-65
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09239, -86.5239
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,868 (2021)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible 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 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Prairie 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 9,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.