US 24 WB over Minnow Creek
FairCass County, Indiana · 00.31 E US 35 · Structure no. 006004
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,527
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 WB over Minnow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 24 WB over Minnow Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,527 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 24 WB over Minnow Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 24 WB over Minnow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 WB over Minnow Creek carry?
About 2,527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is US 24 WB over Minnow Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 WB over Minnow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.