Elm Street over Deer Creek
FairMiami County, Indiana · 0.10 S of Cherry Street · Structure no. 5200093
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Street over Deer Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Elm Street over Deer 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 Elm Street over Deer Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Deer Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.