US Bridges

Sunrise Road over Williams Creek

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.17 S of CR 600 S · Structure no. 1800090

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Road over Williams Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sunrise Road over Williams Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 105 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Road
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.17 S of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.10356, -85.48054
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunrise Road over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sunrise Road over Williams 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sunrise Road over Williams Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Road over Williams Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Road over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.