US Bridges

S Washington ST over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI S Sycamore ST · Structure no. 005695

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,242
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Washington ST over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Washington ST over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 15,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,964 by 2038. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesS Washington ST
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.1 MI S Sycamore ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48414, -86.13368
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,242 (2024)
Projected traffic24,964 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Washington ST over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is S Washington ST over Wildcat 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Washington ST over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 15,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Washington ST over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns S Washington ST over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.