US Bridges

Elizaville Ave over Browns Wonder Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.15 W of CR 250 E · Structure no. 0600063

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizaville Ave over Browns Wonder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elizaville Ave over Browns Wonder Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElizaville Ave
CrossesBrowns Wonder Creek
Location00.15 W of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.08836, -86.42493
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2017)
Projected traffic970 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elizaville Ave over Browns Wonder Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizaville Ave over Browns Wonder 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elizaville Ave over Browns Wonder Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elizaville Ave over Browns Wonder Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elizaville Ave over Browns Wonder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.