Van Ness Road over Deeds Creek
FairKosciusko County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 600 E · Structure no. 4300075
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Ness Road over Deeds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Ness Road over Deeds Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 105 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Ness Road over Deeds Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Van Ness Road over Deeds 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Van Ness Road over Deeds Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Van Ness Road over Deeds Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Van Ness Road over Deeds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.