US Bridges

US 421 over Eagle Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.17 S SR 32 · Structure no. 032150

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,757
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 421 over Eagle Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 54 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 5,757 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,127 by 2034. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 421
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.17 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 421
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03869, -86.28417
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,757 (2021)
Projected traffic11,127 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 421 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 421 over Eagle 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 421 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 5,757 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.