US 421 over Deer Creek
GoodCarroll County, Indiana · 00.17 S Old SR 25 · Structure no. 032300
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,908
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 421 over Deer Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,908 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,369 by 2030. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 421 over Deer 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 421 over Deer Creek carry?
About 10,908 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.