US Bridges

Ell Creek Road over Ell Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 525 W · Structure no. 1900217

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ell Creek Road over Ell Creek is a steel other carrying Ell Creek Road over Ell Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEll Creek Road
CrossesEll Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 525 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33904, -86.99638
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic58 by 2032
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 Ell Creek Road over Ell Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ell Creek Road over Ell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ell Creek Road over Ell Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ell Creek Road over Ell Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ell Creek Road over Ell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.