Ketcham Road over Clear Creek
FairMonroe County, Indiana · 00.70 S Cedar Bluff · Structure no. 5300074
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ketcham Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ketcham Road over Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2034. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ketcham Road over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ketcham Road over Clear 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 Ketcham Road over Clear Creek carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ketcham Road over Clear Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ketcham Road over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.