US Bridges

US 40 over Croys Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 04.53 E SR 59 · Structure no. 013650

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,886
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Croys Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 over Croys Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 11,886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,505 by 2034. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesCroys Creek
Location04.53 E SR 59
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5431, -87.044
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,886 (2021)
Projected traffic14,505 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 40 over Croys Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 40 over Croys 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 40 over Croys Creek carry?

About 11,886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Croys Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Croys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.