Dickens Street over Br Busseron Creek
FairPosted for loadVigo County, Indiana · 00.30 S SH 246 · Structure no. 8400223
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 157
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dickens Street over Br Busseron Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Dickens Street over Br Busseron Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dickens Street over Br Busseron Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dickens Street over Br Busseron 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 Dickens Street over Br Busseron Creek carry?
About 157 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Dickens Street over Br Busseron Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Dickens Street over Br Busseron Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.