US Bridges

Delaney Park RD over Delaney Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 00.00 Int Delaney Park Ro · Structure no. 8800011

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaney Park RD over Delaney Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Delaney Park RD over Delaney Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 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 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDelaney Park RD
CrossesDelaney Creek
Location00.00 Int Delaney Park Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69798, -86.0561
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2012)
Projected traffic228 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 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 Delaney Park RD over Delaney Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Delaney Park RD over Delaney 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Delaney Park RD over Delaney Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Delaney Park RD over Delaney Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Delaney Park RD over Delaney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.