US Bridges

N East Street over Prairie Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Royal St. · Structure no. 0600176

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N East Street over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N East Street over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN East Street
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.10 N of Royal St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05464, -86.46683
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2017)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 N East Street over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N East 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 N East Street over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N East Street over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns N East Street over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.