Lafayette Avenue over Prairie Creek
GoodBoone County, Indiana · 00.30 N of SR 32 · Structure no. 0600169
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Avenue over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lafayette Avenue over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Avenue over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafayette Avenue over Prairie 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lafayette Avenue over Prairie Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Avenue over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Avenue over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.