US Bridges

US 27 SB US 33 SB over ST Marys River Overflow

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 01.45 N US 22 · Structure no. 007435

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,001
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 SB US 33 SB over ST Marys River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 27 SB US 33 SB over ST Marys River Overflow in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,001 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 27 SB US 33 SB
CrossesST Marys River Overflow
Location01.45 N US 22
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.85333, -84.93888
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,001 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB US 33 SB over ST Marys River Overflow built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 SB US 33 SB over ST Marys River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 SB US 33 SB over ST Marys River Overflow carry?

About 6,001 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 27 SB US 33 SB over ST Marys River Overflow?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 SB US 33 SB over ST Marys River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.