Newark Road over Richland Creek
FairGreene County, Indiana · 0.10 N of Shute Farm Road · Structure no. 2800008
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newark Road over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newark Road over Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newark Road over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newark Road over Richland 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Newark Road over Richland Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Newark Road over Richland Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Newark Road over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.