US 421 over Lake Freeman
GoodCarroll County, Indiana · 01.50 S US 24 · Structure no. 032340
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 506 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,061
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over Lake Freeman is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 421 over Lake Freeman in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,061 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,022 by 2030. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421 over Lake Freeman built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 421 over Lake Freeman 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 421 over Lake Freeman carry?
About 7,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over Lake Freeman?
The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over Lake Freeman?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.