NE 80 over Sand Creek
FairDecatur County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 225 E · Structure no. 1600040
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 80 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying NE 80 over Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 80 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 80 over Sand 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 2023.
How much traffic does NE 80 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is NE 80 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NE 80 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.