US Bridges

Green ST over Crietz Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 N of US 40 · Structure no. 8900212

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,396
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green ST over Crietz Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Green ST over Crietz Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 108 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,882 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreen ST
CrossesCrietz Creek
Location00.10 N of US 40
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81302, -85.17344
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2016)
Projected traffic1,882 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green ST over Crietz Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Green ST over Crietz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Green ST over Crietz Creek carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green ST over Crietz Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Green ST over Crietz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.