US Bridges

West Main ST over Clear Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of 13th ST · Structure no. 8900219

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,045
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main ST over Clear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying West Main ST over Clear Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,045 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,497 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Main ST
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.10 E of 13th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82914, -84.91932
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,045 (2016)
Projected traffic9,497 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main ST over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main ST over Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West Main ST over Clear Creek carry?

About 7,045 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Main ST over Clear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West Main ST over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.