US Bridges

Eldridge Road over Honey Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.80 S Peree DR · Structure no. 8400082

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldridge Road over Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Eldridge Road over Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEldridge Road
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.80 S Peree DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39583, -87.3514
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2017)
Projected traffic527 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Eldridge Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eldridge Road over Honey 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 Eldridge Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eldridge Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eldridge Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.