US Bridges

S Gospel Street over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.04 S of Water Street · Structure no. 5900102

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Gospel Street over Lick Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying S Gospel Street over Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 145 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2034. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Gospel Street
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.04 S of Water Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55446, -86.46845
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2014)
Projected traffic750 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Gospel Street over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is S Gospel Street over Lick 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 S Gospel Street over Lick Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Gospel Street over Lick Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns S Gospel Street over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.