US Bridges

SR 11 over Denios Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 03.17 S SR 46 · Structure no. 010320

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,726
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Denios Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 11 over Denios Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 7,726 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,350 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11
CrossesDenios Creek
Location03.17 S SR 46
RouteState Highway 11
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15383, -85.92145
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,726 (2022)
Projected traffic13,350 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 11 over Denios Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 11 over Denios 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 over Denios Creek carry?

About 7,726 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Denios Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over Denios Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.