US Bridges

Eastern Boulevard over Mill Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 E I-65 · Structure no. 1000112

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,930
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Boulevard over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastern Boulevard over Mill Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 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 34,930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,780 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEastern Boulevard
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.10 E I-65
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29399, -85.75587
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,930 (2018)
Projected traffic60,780 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Boulevard over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Eastern Boulevard over Mill 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 Eastern Boulevard over Mill Creek carry?

About 34,930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Boulevard over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Boulevard over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.