French DR over Prairie Creek
PoorPosted for loadVigo County, Indiana · 00.10 E Watson Pl · Structure no. 8400056
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 855
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
French DR over Prairie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying French DR over Prairie Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 855 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French DR over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is French DR over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does French DR over Prairie Creek carry?
About 855 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is French DR over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns French DR over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.