US Bridges

US 52 EB over Sugar Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 01.96 W SR 47 · Structure no. 019120

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 EB over Sugar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 52 EB over Sugar Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 84 years old, older 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2033. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 52 EB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location01.96 W SR 47
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14816, -86.58503
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2013)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 52 EB over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 52 EB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 EB over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 EB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 EB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.