Power Line RD over Elk Creek
GoodWashington County, Indiana · 0.90 W of SR 39 · Structure no. 8800020
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Power Line RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Power Line RD over Elk Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Power Line RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Power Line RD over Elk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Power Line RD over Elk Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Power Line RD over Elk Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Power Line RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.