US 40 over Buck Creek & Trail
GoodHancock County, Indiana · 04.35 E I-465 · Structure no. 013950
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Buck Creek & Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Buck Creek & Trail in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 99 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Buck Creek & Trail built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 40 over Buck Creek & Trail 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Buck Creek & Trail carry?
About 11,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Buck Creek & Trail?
The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Buck Creek & Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.