US Bridges

SR 75 over Deer Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.46 S SR 218 · Structure no. 025000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,178
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 75 over Deer Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 60 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 6 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 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,543 by 2030. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.46 S SR 218
RouteState Highway 75
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60304, -86.53546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,178 (2020)
Projected traffic2,543 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 SR 75 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 75 over Deer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.