US Bridges

Washington ST over Gas Creek

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Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 E of Lincoln ST · Structure no. 1600220

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Gas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Washington ST over Gas Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,910 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesGas Creek
Location00.00 E of Lincoln ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33775, -85.47941
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2017)
Projected traffic4,910 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 Washington ST over Gas Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST 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 Washington ST over Gas Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Gas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Gas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.