US Bridges

Washington ST over Kokomo Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Boulevard ST · Structure no. 3400111

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,845
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Kokomo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington ST over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 9,845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,126 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location0.0 MI Int Boulevard ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46212, -86.13369
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,845 (2024)
Projected traffic16,126 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Washington 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 Washington ST over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 9,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.