US Bridges

Oak Street over Irishman Run

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 02.98 W US 421 · Structure no. 0600210

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Irishman Run is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Street over Irishman Run in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,310 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesIrishman Run
Location02.98 W US 421
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94994, -86.29346
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2017)
Projected traffic21,310 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Oak Street over Irishman Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over Irishman Run 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 Oak Street over Irishman Run carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Irishman Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over Irishman Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.