US Bridges

SR 218 over Big Rock Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 01.90 E SR 29 · Structure no. 028931

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Big Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 218 over Big Rock Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 503 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 218
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location01.90 E SR 29
RouteState Highway 218
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.66355, -86.35503
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2021)
Projected traffic503 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 218 over Big Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Big Rock 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Big Rock Creek carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.