Elrod Road over Silver Creek
FairClark County, Indiana · 00.20 SE of Alex Bigs Roa · Structure no. 1000053
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elrod Road over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elrod Road over Silver Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 110 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Elrod Road over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Elrod Road over Silver 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Elrod Road over Silver Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elrod Road over Silver Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elrod Road over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.