US Bridges

US 27 SB US 33 SB over Seventeen Mile Creek

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 02.26 N US 224 · Structure no. 007445

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,613
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 SB US 33 SB over Seventeen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 SB US 33 SB over Seventeen Mile Creek 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 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 5,613 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,198 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 27 SB US 33 SB
CrossesSeventeen Mile Creek
Location02.26 N US 224
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86385, -84.94491
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,613 (2022)
Projected traffic11,198 by 2031
Trucks17%
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 Seventeen Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is US 27 SB US 33 SB over Seventeen Mile 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 SB US 33 SB over Seventeen Mile Creek carry?

About 5,613 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 27 SB US 33 SB over Seventeen Mile Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 SB US 33 SB over Seventeen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.