Washington Street over S Branch Medora Creek
FairJackson County, Indiana · 0.03 W of SR 235 · Structure no. 3600178
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over S Branch Medora Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street over S Branch Medora Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Washington Street over S Branch Medora Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over S Branch Medora 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Street over S Branch Medora Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over S Branch Medora Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over S Branch Medora Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.