US Bridges

Quaker Blvd Sbl over Clarks Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.12 S US 40 · Structure no. 031170

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Blvd Sbl over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quaker Blvd Sbl over Clarks Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 18,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesQuaker Blvd Sbl
CrossesClarks Creek
Location00.12 S US 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70934, -86.37388
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,450 (2021)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Quaker Blvd Sbl over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Quaker Blvd Sbl over Clarks 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Blvd Sbl over Clarks Creek carry?

About 18,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Quaker Blvd Sbl over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Blvd Sbl over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.