Briggs Street over West Fork Busseron Creek
FairPosted for loadVigo County, Indiana · 00.20 N SR 246 · Structure no. 8400012
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Briggs Street over West Fork Busseron Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Briggs Street over West Fork Busseron Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Briggs Street over West Fork Busseron Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Briggs Street over West Fork Busseron 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 Briggs Street over West Fork Busseron Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Briggs Street over West Fork Busseron Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Briggs Street over West Fork Busseron Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.