SR 234 over Sugar Mill Creek
GoodFountain County, Indiana · 01.40 W SR 341 · Structure no. 029610
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 234 over Sugar Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 234 over Sugar Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2034. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 234 over Sugar Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 234 over Sugar Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 234 over Sugar Mill Creek carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 234 over Sugar Mill Creek?
The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 234 over Sugar Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.