Eppert ST over Otter Creek
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.05 N of Parrot RD · Structure no. 8400160
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eppert ST over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eppert ST over Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2037. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eppert ST over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eppert 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 Eppert ST over Otter Creek carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Eppert ST over Otter Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Eppert ST over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.