SR 55 over Upper Sugar Creek
GoodBenton County, Indiana · 05.06 N SR 18 · Structure no. 019760
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 55 over Upper Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 55 over Upper Sugar Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 55 over Upper Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 55 over Upper Sugar 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 55 over Upper Sugar Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 55 over Upper Sugar Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 55 over Upper Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.