US Bridges

Crews Place over Clear Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 01.30 S Sarah Mrs · Structure no. 8400111

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crews Place over Clear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Crews Place over Clear Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2037. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrews Place
CrossesClear Creek
Location01.30 S Sarah Mrs
RouteCity Street 315
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44734, -87.51192
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2017)
Projected traffic307 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crews Place over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crews Place over Clear 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 Crews Place over Clear Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crews Place over Clear Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crews Place over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.