US Bridges

US 27 NB over Berning Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 04.81 S I-469 · Structure no. 007450

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,577
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 NB over Berning Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 NB over Berning Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 5,577 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,255 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 NB
CrossesBerning Creek
Location04.81 S I-469
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92863, -85.02926
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,577 (2020)
Projected traffic10,255 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 NB over Berning Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 27 NB over Berning Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 NB over Berning Creek carry?

About 5,577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 27 NB over Berning Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 NB over Berning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.