US Bridges

Indiana ST over Henry/Cline Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.20 S of US 236 · Structure no. 6700232

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,201
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana ST over Henry/Cline Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indiana ST over Henry/Cline Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIndiana ST
CrossesHenry/Cline Creek
Location00.20 S of US 236
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84739, -86.80229
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2023)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Indiana ST over Henry/Cline Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Indiana ST over Henry/Cline 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Indiana ST over Henry/Cline Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Indiana ST over Henry/Cline Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana ST over Henry/Cline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.