US Bridges

SR 15 over Metocinah Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 01.88 S SR 218 · Structure no. 003920

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,016
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Metocinah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Metocinah Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 97 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 5,016 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,816 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesMetocinah Creek
Location01.88 S SR 218
RouteState Highway 15
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.64186, -85.7097
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,016 (2018)
Projected traffic9,816 by 2030
Trucks8%
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

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 15 over Metocinah Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 15 over Metocinah 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 Metocinah Creek carry?

About 5,016 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Metocinah Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Metocinah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.