US Bridges

US 36 Wbl over Lingeman Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.63 W Old SR 267 · Structure no. 011670

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,140
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Wbl over Lingeman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Wbl over Lingeman Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 71 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 15,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,770 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 Wbl
CrossesLingeman Creek
Location00.63 W Old SR 267
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7626, -86.41106
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,140 (2015)
Projected traffic17,770 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 36 Wbl over Lingeman Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 36 Wbl over Lingeman 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 Wbl over Lingeman Creek carry?

About 15,140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Wbl over Lingeman Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Wbl over Lingeman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.