SR 26 over Deer Creek
GoodGrant County, Indiana · 01.56 W SR 9 · Structure no. 006890
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,874
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Deer Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 40 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 3,874 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 26 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 26 over Deer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Deer Creek carry?
About 3,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.