US Bridges

Bennington Pike over Upper Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Switzerland County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Culbertson RD · Structure no. 7800053

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennington Pike over Upper Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennington Pike over Upper Indian Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBennington Pike
CrossesUpper Indian Creek
Location00.10 W of Culbertson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80006, -85.09761
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bennington Pike over Upper Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennington Pike over Upper Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bennington Pike over Upper Indian Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bennington Pike over Upper Indian Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bennington Pike over Upper Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.