US Bridges

Tillotson Avenue over Buck Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.22 N of CR 150 S · Structure no. 1800194

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,490
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tillotson Avenue over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tillotson Avenue over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,690 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTillotson Avenue
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.22 N of CR 150 S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17439, -85.42359
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,490 (2023)
Projected traffic15,690 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tillotson Avenue over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tillotson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tillotson Avenue over Buck Creek carry?

About 9,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tillotson Avenue over Buck Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tillotson Avenue over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.