US Bridges

West Market ST over Highland Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 01.20 W of Main ST · Structure no. 8800131

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Market ST over Highland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Market ST over Highland Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Market ST
CrossesHighland Creek
Location01.20 W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60256, -86.12028
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$219,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Market ST over Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Market ST over Highland 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 West Market ST over Highland Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is West Market ST over Highland Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns West Market ST over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.