US Bridges

Canada Street over Ravine Park Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.00 Intersect of Main S · Structure no. 2300142

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada Street over Ravine Park Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canada Street over Ravine Park Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCanada Street
CrossesRavine Park Creek
Location00.00 Intersect of Main S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29208, -87.24265
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2022)
Projected traffic795 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Canada Street over Ravine Park Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canada Street over Ravine Park 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Canada Street over Ravine Park Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Canada Street over Ravine Park Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Canada Street over Ravine Park Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.