US Bridges

New Columbus Ave over Fall Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 600 S · Structure no. 4800200

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,255
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Columbus Ave over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Columbus Ave over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,026 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Columbus Ave
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.10 N CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0216, -85.65563
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,255 (2023)
Projected traffic6,026 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 New Columbus Ave over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Columbus Ave over Fall 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does New Columbus Ave over Fall Creek carry?

About 4,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Columbus Ave over Fall Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns New Columbus Ave over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.