US Bridges

Auburn Drive over Cedar Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Wayne Street · Structure no. 1700132

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,525
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Drive over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Auburn Drive over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,525 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,125 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn Drive
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.10 E of Wayne Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35238, -85.05734
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,525 (2024)
Projected traffic11,125 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Auburn Drive over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Drive 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 Auburn Drive over Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Drive over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Drive over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.