Celestine RD N over Polson Creek
PoorPosted for loadDubois County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 545 · Structure no. 1900027
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 844
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Celestine RD N over Polson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Celestine RD N over Polson Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 844 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Celestine RD N over Polson Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Celestine RD N over Polson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Celestine RD N over Polson Creek carry?
About 844 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Celestine RD N over Polson Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Celestine RD N over Polson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.