US Bridges

US 27 SB over Berning Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 04.81 S I-469 · Structure no. 007455

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,011
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 SB over Berning Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 SB over Berning Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 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 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 6,011 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,255 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 SB
CrossesBerning Creek
Location04.81 S I-469
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92854, -85.0295
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,011 (2019)
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 SB over Berning Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 27 SB 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 June 2024.

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

About 6,011 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 27 SB over Berning Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 SB over Berning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.