US Bridges

23rd ST over Buck Creek

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.10 E of S Gharkey ST · Structure no. 1800175

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd ST over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 23rd ST over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,760 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries23rd ST
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.10 E of S Gharkey ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16745, -85.39181
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,510 (2023)
Projected traffic10,760 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 23rd ST over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd ST over Buck 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 23rd ST over Buck Creek carry?

About 6,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 23rd ST over Buck Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd ST over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.