US Bridges

Mccann ST over Wildcat Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Maple ST · Structure no. 3400121

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccann ST over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccann ST over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 62 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,129 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMccann ST
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.0 MI Int Maple ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48359, -86.14192
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2024)
Projected traffic3,129 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mccann ST over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Mccann ST 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 Mccann ST over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mccann ST over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mccann ST over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.