Wilson Switch RD over Caney Creek
PoorPosted for loadPosey County, Indiana · 0.23 MI N of H. School RD · Structure no. 6500188
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 263
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Switch RD over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilson Switch RD over Caney Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilson Switch RD over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilson Switch RD over Caney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Wilson Switch RD over Caney Creek carry?
About 263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Switch RD over Caney Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Switch RD over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.