SR 42 over Birch Creek
FairClay County, Indiana · 00.96 E SR 59 · Structure no. 015770
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,710
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Birch Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 83 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 5 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 42 over Birch 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 SR 42 over Birch Creek carry?
About 1,710 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.