US Bridges

SR 109 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 01.74 N SR 234 · Structure no. 025390

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,903
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 109 over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 31 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 5 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 3,903 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,269 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 109
CrossesSugar Creek
Location01.74 N SR 234
RouteState Highway 109
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92537, -85.63439
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,903 (2022)
Projected traffic4,269 by 2040
Trucks25%
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 109 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 109 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.