US Bridges

Baldwin Street over N Br Otter Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 N Riogrande · Structure no. 8400350

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,256
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Street over N Br Otter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Baldwin Street over N Br Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaldwin Street
CrossesN Br Otter Creek
Location00.40 N Riogrande
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56963, -87.24354
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2017)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Baldwin Street over N Br Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Street over N Br 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Baldwin Street over N Br Otter Creek carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Street over N Br Otter Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Street over N Br Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.