US Bridges

Old State RD 15 over Grant Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 1000 S · Structure no. 8500730

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD 15 over Grant Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State RD 15 over Grant Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld State RD 15
CrossesGrant Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 1000 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.68283, -85.72557
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Old State RD 15 over Grant Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Old State RD 15 over Grant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Old State RD 15 over Grant Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD 15 over Grant Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD 15 over Grant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.