US Bridges

River Road over York Prairie Creek

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.47 E of CR 725 W · Structure no. 1800120

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over York Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying River Road over York Prairie Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesYork Prairie Creek
Location00.47 E of CR 725 W
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18539, -85.51484
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over York Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over York Prairie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over York Prairie Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is River Road over York Prairie Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over York Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.