West Main Street over Turkey Creek
FairPosted for loadKosciusko County, Indiana · 00.15 W of SR 13 · Structure no. 4300103
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main Street over Turkey Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Main Street over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is West Main Street over Turkey 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 West Main Street over Turkey Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.