US Bridges

Indiana Ave over Clear Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.1 E of NW 13th ST · Structure no. 8900257

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Ave over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indiana Ave over Clear Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndiana Ave
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.1 E of NW 13th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83834, -84.91848
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2016)
Projected traffic803 by 2036
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 Indiana Ave over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Ave over Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Indiana Ave over Clear Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Ave over Clear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Ave over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.