SR 218 over Little Blue Creek
GoodAdams County, Indiana · 06.70 E US 27 · Structure no. 029060
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,484
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 218 over Little Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 218 over Little Blue Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 42 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 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,877 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 46 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 218 over Little Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR 218 over Little 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 218 over Little Blue Creek carry?
About 1,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 218 over Little Blue Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 218 over Little Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.