Chicago Street over Prairie Creek
GoodBoone County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Jameson St. · Structure no. 0600170
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chicago Street over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chicago Street over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 Chicago Street over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Chicago Street 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 Chicago Street over Prairie Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chicago Street over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Chicago Street over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.