Darwin Road over Clear Creek
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 00.05 N Certain · Structure no. 8400108
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 755
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Darwin Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Darwin Road over Clear Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 755 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 Darwin Road over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Darwin Road over Clear 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 Darwin Road over Clear Creek carry?
About 755 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Darwin Road over Clear Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Darwin Road over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.