US Bridges

Clinton ST over Otter Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 N Park Ave · Structure no. 8400169

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,225
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton ST over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Clinton ST over Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 13,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,092 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton ST
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.10 N Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5297, -87.36983
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,225 (2013)
Projected traffic18,092 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$118,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton ST over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Clinton ST over Otter Creek carry?

About 13,225 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clinton ST over Otter Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton ST over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.