US Bridges

Oriole ST over N Br Otter Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 S Kyle Ave · Structure no. 8400164

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oriole ST over N Br Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oriole ST over N Br Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2037. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOriole ST
CrossesN Br Otter Creek
Location00.20 S Kyle Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58957, -87.1992
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2017)
Projected traffic251 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Oriole ST over N Br Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oriole 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 Oriole ST over N Br Otter Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oriole ST over N Br Otter Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Oriole ST over N Br Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.