Washington ST over Nettle Creek
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Teetor RD · Structure no. 8900145
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 658
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Nettle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Nettle Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington ST over Nettle Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington ST over Nettle 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 Washington ST over Nettle Creek carry?
About 658 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over Nettle Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Nettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.