US Bridges

7th Street over Feather Creek

Good

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.05 S of North Street · Structure no. 8300090

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
374
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over Feather Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Street over Feather Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

It carries about 374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries7th Street
CrossesFeather Creek
Location00.05 S of North Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66229, -87.40538
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2017)
Projected traffic465 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 7th Street over Feather Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street over Feather 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 7th Street over Feather Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over Feather Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over Feather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.