US Bridges

SR 213 over Wildcat Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 01.44 S US 35 · Structure no. 028901

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,464
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 213 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 213 over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 213
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location01.44 S US 35
RouteState Highway 213
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45698, -85.95675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,464 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway 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 SR 213 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 213 over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 213 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 213 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 213 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.