US Bridges

SR 234 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 01.48 W SR 9 · Structure no. 029750

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,573
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 234 over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 75 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 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 3,573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,307 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 234
CrossesSugar Creek
Location01.48 W SR 9
RouteState Highway 234
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90088, -85.79864
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,573 (2021)
Projected traffic4,307 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 234 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 234 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 234 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 234 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.