US Bridges

Division Road over Chippewanuck Creek

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 775 E · Structure no. 2500030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over Chippewanuck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Division Road over Chippewanuck Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDivision Road
CrossesChippewanuck Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 775 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05482, -86.09713
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Division Road over Chippewanuck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Road over Chippewanuck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Division Road over Chippewanuck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Division Road over Chippewanuck Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Division Road over Chippewanuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.