Vilas RD over Raccoon Creek
FairOwen County, Indiana · 00.30 N of New Hope RD · Structure no. 6000102
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vilas RD over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vilas RD over Raccoon Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Vilas RD over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vilas RD over Raccoon 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Vilas RD over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Vilas RD over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Vilas RD over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.