East First Street over Cedar Creek
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.10 E of N. Union Stree · Structure no. 1700002
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East First Street over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying East First Street over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 East First Street over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is East First 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 First Street over Cedar Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East First Street over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns East First Street over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.