US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 0.2 E of Brick Church RD · Structure no. 8900268

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 E of Brick Church RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89581, -85.17744
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic351 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.