Wetzel Road over Bear Creek
FairWashington County, Indiana · 00.70 N of County Line RD · Structure no. 8800106
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wetzel Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wetzel Road over Bear Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wetzel Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wetzel Road over Bear 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 Wetzel Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wetzel Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wetzel Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.