US 421 over Sugar Creek
GoodClinton County, Indiana · 01.11 N SR 38 · Structure no. 032160
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,760
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 421 over Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 21 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 4,760 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,090 by 2027. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 421 over Sugar 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 421 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 4,760 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.