US Bridges

Chili Cemetery RD over Washonis Creek

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 0.30 W of SR 19 · Structure no. 5200029

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chili Cemetery RD over Washonis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chili Cemetery RD over Washonis Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChili Cemetery RD
CrossesWashonis Creek
Location0.30 W of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.85942, -86.03173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic250 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Chili Cemetery RD over Washonis Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Chili Cemetery RD over Washonis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Chili Cemetery RD over Washonis Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chili Cemetery RD over Washonis Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Chili Cemetery RD over Washonis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.