US Bridges

Goose Heaven RD over Symonds Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Symonds Creek · Structure no. 8900102

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Heaven RD over Symonds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Goose Heaven RD over Symonds Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2038. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGoose Heaven RD
CrossesSymonds Creek
Location00.40 E of Symonds Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84342, -85.1962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2018)
Projected traffic339 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Goose Heaven RD over Symonds Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Heaven RD over Symonds 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Goose Heaven RD over Symonds Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goose Heaven RD over Symonds Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Heaven RD over Symonds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.