US Bridges

Burlington Avenue over Branch of Prairie Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.40 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 1200164

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burlington Avenue over Branch of Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burlington Avenue over Branch of Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBurlington Avenue
CrossesBranch of Prairie Creek
Location0.40 S of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29432, -86.50139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2021)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Burlington Avenue over Branch of Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burlington Avenue over Branch of Prairie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Burlington Avenue over Branch of Prairie Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Burlington Avenue over Branch of Prairie Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Burlington Avenue over Branch of Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.