US Bridges

SR 1 over Cedar Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 04.56 N I-69 · Structure no. 000450

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over Cedar Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 11,288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,961 by 2034. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesCedar Creek
Location04.56 N I-69
RouteState Highway 1
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20277, -85.02737
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,288 (2021)
Projected traffic20,961 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 1 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Cedar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 11,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.