US Bridges

Kennedy Crossng RD over Otter Creek

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 1025 N · Structure no. 1100287

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
297
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Crossng RD over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Crossng RD over Otter Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 297 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Crossng RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 1025 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54344, -87.17245
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Kennedy Crossng RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Crossng RD over Otter Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Crossng RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Crossng RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Crossng RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.