US Bridges

Park Ave over Kokomo Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI N CR 50 S · Structure no. 3400140

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,725
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Kokomo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Ave over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,351 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Ave
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location0.1 MI N CR 50 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47056, -86.1515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,725 (2024)
Projected traffic16,351 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Park Ave over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave over Kokomo 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 Park Ave over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 11,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.