US Bridges

Webster ST over Kokomo Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Boulevard ST · Structure no. 3400110

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,287
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster ST over Kokomo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Webster ST over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,213 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWebster ST
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location0.0 MI Int Boulevard ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46227, -86.13647
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,287 (2024)
Projected traffic15,213 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster ST over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster ST over Kokomo 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 Webster ST over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 9,287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Webster ST over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Webster ST over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.