US Bridges

Ogden RD over Otter Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.30 S of State RD 114 · Structure no. 8500075

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ogden RD over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ogden RD over Otter Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 years old, older 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOgden RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.30 S of State RD 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99521, -85.82098
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2021)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 Ogden RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ogden RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ogden RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ogden RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ogden RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.