US Bridges

Holland RD SW over Sugar Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 800 W · Structure no. 1900109

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland RD SW over Sugar Creek is a steel other carrying Holland RD SW over Sugar Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, 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.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHolland RD SW
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23523, -87.05176
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2012)
Projected traffic249 by 2032
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Holland RD SW over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Holland RD SW over Sugar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Holland RD SW over Sugar Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Holland RD SW over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Holland RD SW over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.