US 52 WB over Sugar Creek
FairBoone County, Indiana · 01.96 W SR 47 · Structure no. 019130
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 249 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,868
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 WB over Sugar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 52 WB over Sugar Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 59 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 9,868 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 WB over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 52 WB over Sugar 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 WB over Sugar Creek carry?
About 9,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 52 WB over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 WB over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.