US Bridges

CR 675E over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.05 N of E 950 N · Structure no. 3000085

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 675E over Sugar Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying CR 675E over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 138 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 675E
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.05 N of E 950 N
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92441, -85.67784
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 675E over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 675E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 675E over Sugar Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 675E over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 675E over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.