US Bridges

19th ST over Windy Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Pestalozzi · Structure no. 6200114

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th ST over Windy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 19th ST over Windy Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries19th ST
CrossesWindy Creek
Location00.10 N of Pestalozzi
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94783, -86.75535
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic890 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th ST over Windy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th ST over Windy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 19th ST over Windy Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 19th ST over Windy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 19th ST over Windy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.