US Bridges

Contreras Pike over Indian Creek

Good

Union County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Brookville Pik · Structure no. 8100024

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Contreras Pike over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Contreras Pike over Indian Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesContreras Pike
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.01 E of Brookville Pik
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52673, -84.82591
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic950 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Contreras Pike over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Contreras Pike over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Contreras Pike over Indian Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Contreras Pike over Indian Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Contreras Pike over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.