US Bridges

Eaton Wheeling Pk over Dodge Creek

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.25 E of CR 170 W · Structure no. 1800018

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Wheeling Pk over Dodge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eaton Wheeling Pk over Dodge Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEaton Wheeling Pk
CrossesDodge Creek
Location00.25 E of CR 170 W
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34967, -85.41627
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2023)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Eaton Wheeling Pk over Dodge Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton Wheeling Pk over Dodge 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Eaton Wheeling Pk over Dodge Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Wheeling Pk over Dodge Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Wheeling Pk over Dodge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.