US Bridges

Stuthard ST over N Br Otter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.50 N Stewart · Structure no. 8400154

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuthard ST over N Br Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stuthard ST over N Br Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStuthard ST
CrossesN Br Otter Creek
Location00.50 N Stewart
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55655, -87.26692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2017)
Projected traffic336 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stuthard ST over N Br Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuthard ST over N Br Otter 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stuthard ST over N Br Otter Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stuthard ST over N Br Otter Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stuthard ST over N Br Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.