Park Road over Channel-Bowen/Sand Lakes
FairNoble County, Indiana · 00.00 Chain-O-Lakes ST Pk · Structure no. 060070
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Park Road over Channel-Bowen/Sand Lakes is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Road over Channel-Bowen/Sand Lakes in Noble 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Road over Channel-Bowen/Sand Lakes built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Road over Channel-Bowen/Sand Lakes 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 Park Road over Channel-Bowen/Sand Lakes carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Park Road over Channel-Bowen/Sand Lakes?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Park Road over Channel-Bowen/Sand Lakes?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.