US Bridges

Windsor Road over Prairie Creek

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.04 E of CR 475 E · Structure no. 1800608

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windsor Road over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windsor Road over Prairie Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWindsor Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.04 E of CR 475 E
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14916, -85.29594
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Windsor Road over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windsor Road over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Windsor Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Windsor Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Windsor Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.