US Bridges

Bennington Pike over Indian Creek

Fair

Switzerland County, Indiana · 00.10 E Cole RD · Structure no. 7800006

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennington Pike over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennington Pike over Indian Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBennington Pike
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.10 E Cole RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySwitzerland County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80536, -85.10779
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennington Pike over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennington Pike over Indian 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 Bennington Pike over Indian Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bennington Pike over Indian Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bennington Pike over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.