Rush Street over Owl Creek
GoodPosted for loadVigo County, Indiana · 00.30 N Oregan Ch · Structure no. 8400017
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rush Street over Owl Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rush Street over Owl Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rush Street over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rush Street over Owl 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Rush Street over Owl Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rush Street over Owl Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rush Street over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.