SR 15 over Deer Creek
FairGrant County, Indiana · 01.84 N US 35 · Structure no. 003900
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,605
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Deer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 15 over Deer Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 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 6 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 7,605 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,382 by 2029. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR 15 over Deer 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Deer Creek carry?
About 7,605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.