Fort Recovery Road over Simpson Creek
GoodJay County, Indiana · 0.3 Miles West of State L · Structure no. 3800030
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort Recovery Road over Simpson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fort Recovery Road over Simpson Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fort Recovery Road over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fort Recovery Road over Simpson 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 2023.
How much traffic does Fort Recovery Road over Simpson Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fort Recovery Road over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Recovery Road over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.