US Bridges

US 27 over Borum Run

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 00.11 N US 33 · Structure no. 007410

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,538
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Borum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 27 over Borum Run in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 34 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 14,538 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,594 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesBorum Run
Location00.11 N US 33
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80493, -84.9372
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,538 (2022)
Projected traffic24,594 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 27 over Borum Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 27 over Borum Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over Borum Run carry?

About 14,538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Borum Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Borum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.