US Bridges

US 27 SB over Spy Run Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.76 S SR 930 · Structure no. 007501

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,872
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 SB over Spy Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 27 SB over Spy Run Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 23,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,570 by 2034. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 27 SB
CrossesSpy Run Creek
Location01.76 S SR 930
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09503, -85.14028
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,872 (2019)
Projected traffic26,570 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Spy Run Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 SB over Spy Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 SB over Spy Run Creek carry?

About 23,872 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 27 SB over Spy Run Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 SB over Spy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.