US Bridges

SR 1 over Bear Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 03.14 S SR 8 · Structure no. 000480

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 1 over Bear Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2034. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesBear Creek
Location03.14 S SR 8
RouteState Highway 1
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31606, -84.89208
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 1 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 1 over Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Bear Creek carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.