US Bridges

Main Street over Youngs Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 N of South Street · Structure no. 4100631

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,126
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Youngs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Youngs Creek in Johnson 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 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 1,126 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,567 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location0.10 N of South Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47724, -86.05512
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2021)
Projected traffic2,567 by 2041
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Street over Youngs Creek built?

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

What condition is Main Street over Youngs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Youngs Creek carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.