US Bridges

Economy Road over Martindale Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.01 N. of Banning Road · Structure no. 8900271

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Economy Road over Martindale Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Economy Road over Martindale Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEconomy Road
CrossesMartindale Creek
Location00.01 N. of Banning Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98992, -85.08742
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2019)
Projected traffic191 by 2039
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 Economy Road over Martindale Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Economy Road over Martindale 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 Economy Road over Martindale Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Economy Road over Martindale Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Economy Road over Martindale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.