S Garthwaite RD over Branch of Walnut Creek
FairGrant County, Indiana · 00.10 MI S of E 38th ST · Structure no. 2700059
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,870
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Garthwaite RD over Branch of Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Garthwaite RD over Branch of Walnut Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Garthwaite RD over Branch of Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is S Garthwaite RD over Branch of Walnut 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does S Garthwaite RD over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?
About 4,870 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S Garthwaite RD over Branch of Walnut Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S Garthwaite RD over Branch of Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.