US Bridges

Old National RD over Clear Creek

Poor

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.90 W Thorpe RD · Structure no. 8400172

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old National RD over Clear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old National RD over Clear Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1919, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld National RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.90 W Thorpe RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44577, -87.49767
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2017)
Projected traffic440 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old National RD over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Old National RD over Clear 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 Old National RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old National RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old National RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.