SR 5 over Black Creek
GoodGrant County, Indiana · 03.21 N SR 18 · Structure no. 001506
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 5 over Black Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 years old, older 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,543 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SR 5 over Black 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 5 over Black Creek carry?
About 2,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 over Black Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.