River Valley Road over York Prairie Creek
FairDelaware County, Indiana · 00.05 E of CR 725 · Structure no. 1800108
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Valley Road over York Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying River Valley Road over York Prairie Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 River Valley Road over York Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Valley Road over York Prairie 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 River Valley Road over York Prairie Creek carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is River Valley Road over York Prairie Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns River Valley Road over York Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.