US Bridges

Main ST over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Superior ST · Structure no. 3400123

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,027
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 84 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 5,027 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,234 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.0 MI Int Superior ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48446, -86.1312
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,027 (2024)
Projected traffic8,234 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 Main ST over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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

About 5,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.