US Bridges

Frontage RD over Martindale Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Germantown RD · Structure no. 8900096

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage RD over Martindale Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage RD over Martindale Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2038. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFrontage RD
CrossesMartindale Creek
Location00.10 E of Germantown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85243, -85.13486
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2018)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Frontage RD over Martindale Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage 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 Frontage RD over Martindale Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frontage RD over Martindale Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage RD over Martindale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.