US Bridges

Clifton Road over Campbell Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.15 Ene of Schindel RD · Structure no. 1800077

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Road over Campbell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Clifton Road over Campbell Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 125 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClifton Road
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location00.15 Ene of Schindel RD
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26542, -85.28609
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clifton Road over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Clifton Road over Campbell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Road over Campbell Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Road over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Road over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.