Kessler Blvd over Gas Creek
GoodDecatur County, Indiana · 00.00 W of Davidson · Structure no. 1600175
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kessler Blvd over Gas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kessler Blvd over Gas Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kessler Blvd over Gas Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kessler Blvd over Gas 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Kessler Blvd over Gas Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Kessler Blvd over Gas Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Kessler Blvd over Gas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.