US Bridges

SR 9 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.49 N SR 234 · Structure no. 002490

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,919
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5,919 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,503 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.49 N SR 234
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90827, -85.77082
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,919 (2021)
Projected traffic7,503 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 9 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 9 over Sugar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,919 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.