Straightline Pk over Short Creek
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Boston Twp LN · Structure no. 8900022
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 534
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Straightline Pk over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Straightline Pk over Short Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2037. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Straightline Pk over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Straightline Pk over Short 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Straightline Pk over Short Creek carry?
About 534 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Straightline Pk over Short Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Straightline Pk over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.