Dixon RD over Wildcat Creek
GoodHoward County, Indiana · 0.4 MI N CR 50 S · Structure no. 3400017
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,591
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixon RD over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixon RD over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,261 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixon RD over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Dixon RD 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 Dixon RD over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 13,591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dixon RD over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Dixon RD over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.