US Bridges

Germantown RD over Martindale Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.70 S of Frontage RD · Structure no. 8900095

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown RD over Martindale Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Germantown RD over Martindale Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGermantown RD
CrossesMartindale Creek
Location00.70 S of Frontage RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84275, -85.13519
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2018)
Projected traffic471 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Germantown RD over Martindale Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germantown RD over Martindale 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Germantown RD over Martindale Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Germantown RD over Martindale Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown RD over Martindale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.