US Bridges

Park Road over Lake Lenape Overflow

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 00.00 Shakamak State Park · Structure no. 060410

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Lake Lenape Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Road over Lake Lenape Overflow in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesLake Lenape Overflow
Location00.00 Shakamak State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16923, -87.23922
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2004)
Projected traffic237 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState 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 Park Road over Lake Lenape Overflow built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Lake Lenape Overflow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Lake Lenape Overflow carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Lake Lenape Overflow?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Lake Lenape Overflow?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.