US Bridges

US 40 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 04.61 W SR 9 · Structure no. 013960

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,287
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 14,287 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesSugar Creek
Location04.61 W SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78119, -85.85628
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,287 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 40 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 40 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 US 40 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 14,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.