US Bridges

Patterson Street over Prairie Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.40 N of SR 32 · Structure no. 0600168

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Street over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Patterson Street over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPatterson Street
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.40 N of SR 32
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05003, -86.47812
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2017)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 Patterson Street over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Patterson Street over Prairie Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Street over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Street over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.