Eppert ST over N Br Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadVigo County, Indiana · 00.10 S Sycamore · Structure no. 8400163
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 503
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eppert ST over N Br Otter Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Eppert ST over N Br Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 503 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eppert ST over N Br Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eppert ST over N Br Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Eppert ST over N Br Otter Creek carry?
About 503 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Eppert ST over N Br Otter Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Eppert ST over N Br Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.