Lake Geneva RD over Upper Indian Creek
FairPosted for loadSwitzerland County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Elam RD · Structure no. 7800044
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Geneva RD over Upper Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Geneva RD over Upper Indian Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lake Geneva RD over Upper Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Lake Geneva RD over Upper 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 Lake Geneva RD over Upper Indian Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lake Geneva RD over Upper Indian Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Geneva RD over Upper Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.