US Bridges

Rosedale RD over Otter Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 N Park Ave · Structure no. 8400148

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,071
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosedale RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosedale RD over Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,071 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,673 by 2037. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRosedale RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.10 N Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52835, -87.34672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,071 (2017)
Projected traffic9,673 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$533,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosedale RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosedale RD 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 Rosedale RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 7,071 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rosedale RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rosedale RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.