Sycamore Road over Sycamore Creek
FairPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 0.00 S of Alstott Road · Structure no. 1300021
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sycamore Road over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sycamore Road over Sycamore Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sycamore Road over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sycamore Road over Sycamore 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sycamore Road over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sycamore Road over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Sycamore Road over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.