US Bridges

Hasselburger Ave over Otter Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.60 E 13th ST · Structure no. 8400159

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,433
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hasselburger Ave over Otter Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hasselburger Ave over Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 106 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 2,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHasselburger Ave
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.60 E 13th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5424, -87.38622
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,433 (2017)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2037
Trucks3%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hasselburger Ave over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Hasselburger Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hasselburger Ave over Otter Creek carry?

About 2,433 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hasselburger Ave over Otter Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hasselburger Ave over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.