US Bridges

SR 39 over Sugar Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 02.43 N SR 47 · Structure no. 013321

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,060
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Sugar Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2037. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesSugar Creek
Location02.43 N SR 47
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16167, -86.48561
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,060 (2015)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 39 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,060 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.