Utica Pike over Battle Creek
PoorClark County, Indiana · 00.00 S of Patrol Street · Structure no. 1000089
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Utica Pike over Battle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Utica Pike over Battle Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Utica Pike over Battle Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Utica Pike over Battle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Utica Pike over Battle Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Utica Pike over Battle Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Utica Pike over Battle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.