Park Street over Prairie Creek
FairPosted for loadBoone County, Indiana · 00.02 S of Fordice Street · Structure no. 0600178
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Street over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Street over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Street over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park 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 Park Street over Prairie Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Park Street over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Park Street over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.