US Bridges

Trimmer DR over Chowning Creek

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 W All ST · Structure no. 8400001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,777
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trimmer DR over Chowning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trimmer DR over Chowning Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,777 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,701 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrimmer DR
CrossesChowning Creek
Location00.10 W All ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25913, -87.29881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,777 (2017)
Projected traffic3,701 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Trimmer DR over Chowning Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trimmer DR over Chowning 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Trimmer DR over Chowning Creek carry?

About 2,777 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Trimmer DR over Chowning Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Trimmer DR over Chowning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.