Wilson Street over Salper Creek
FairOrange County, Indiana · 0.03 W of SR 37 · Structure no. 5900100
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Street over Salper Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wilson Street over Salper Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilson Street over Salper Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilson Street over Salper 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wilson Street over Salper Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Street over Salper Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Street over Salper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.