US Bridges

SR 19 over Chippewanuck Creek

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.89 N SR 14 · Structure no. 005040

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,691
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Chippewanuck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 19 over Chippewanuck Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,173 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesChippewanuck Creek
Location00.89 N SR 14
RouteState Highway 19
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05173, -86.02829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,691 (2022)
Projected traffic3,173 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 19 over Chippewanuck Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Chippewanuck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Chippewanuck Creek carry?

About 1,691 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Chippewanuck Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Chippewanuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.