US 27 over Blue Creek
GoodAdams County, Indiana · 02.89 S SR 124 · Structure no. 007400
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,703
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 27 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 27 over Blue Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7,703 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,920 by 2033. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 27 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US 27 over Blue 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 27 over Blue Creek carry?
About 7,703 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 27 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 27 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.