East Ninth Street over Cedar Creek
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.15 W of Wilson Street · Structure no. 1700001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Ninth Street over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Ninth Street over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,425 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Ninth Street over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Ninth Street over Cedar 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does East Ninth Street over Cedar Creek carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Ninth Street over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns East Ninth Street over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.