Old Ben DR over Kokomo Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Defenbaugh ST · Structure no. 3400120
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Ben DR over Kokomo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Ben DR over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,648 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Ben DR over Kokomo Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Ben DR 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 Old Ben DR over Kokomo Creek carry?
About 5,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Ben DR over Kokomo Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Ben DR over Kokomo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.