US Bridges

US 24 EB over Gar Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 06.20 W SR 101 · Structure no. 076926

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 EB over Gar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 24 EB over Gar Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,217 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,422 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 EB
CrossesGar Creek
Location06.20 W SR 101
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10839, -84.94817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,217 (2021)
Projected traffic7,422 by 2032
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 24 EB over Gar Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 EB over Gar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 EB over Gar Creek carry?

About 8,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US 24 EB over Gar Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 EB over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.