US Bridges

Twin Beach ST over Otter Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 N Hoffman · Structure no. 8400141

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Beach ST over Otter Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Twin Beach ST over Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Beach ST
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.40 N Hoffman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54214, -87.1997
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2015)
Projected traffic285 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Beach ST over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Beach ST over Otter 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Twin Beach ST over Otter Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twin Beach ST over Otter Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Beach ST over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.