W Busby Street over Prairie Creek
FairBoone County, Indiana · 00.02 E of Jameson St. · Structure no. 0600172
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Busby Street over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Busby Street over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 115 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Busby Street over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is W Busby 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 W Busby Street over Prairie Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Busby Street over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns W Busby Street over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.