US Bridges

W Center Street over Walnut Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Hand ST · Structure no. 4300091

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Center Street over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Center Street over Walnut Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Center Street
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location00.01 W of Hand ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23726, -85.86971
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2042
Trucks8%
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

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 W Center Street over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is W Center Street over Walnut 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 W Center Street over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W Center Street over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Center Street over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.