US Bridges

Hoyt Avenue over Buck Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.05 NE of CR 150 S · Structure no. 1800185

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoyt Avenue over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hoyt Avenue over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHoyt Avenue
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.05 NE of CR 150 S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1713, -85.40679
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Hoyt Avenue over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoyt Avenue over Buck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hoyt Avenue over Buck Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hoyt Avenue over Buck Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hoyt Avenue over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.