Rio Grande Ave over North Branch Otter Creek
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.10 W Meneely · Structure no. 8400143
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,887
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rio Grande Ave over North Branch Otter Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rio Grande Ave over North Branch Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 104 years old, older 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,515 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Rio Grande Ave over North Branch Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Rio Grande Ave over North Branch 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 Rio Grande Ave over North Branch Otter Creek carry?
About 1,887 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rio Grande Ave over North Branch Otter Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rio Grande Ave over North Branch Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.