US Bridges

Washington ST over Pipe Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.50 S CR 900 N · Structure no. 4800180

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,262
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Washington ST over Pipe Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,262 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,203 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.50 S CR 900 N
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.22578, -85.7806
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,262 (2023)
Projected traffic3,203 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Washington ST over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over Pipe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Pipe Creek carry?

About 2,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.