US Bridges

US 40 over Mill Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 01.68 E SR 75 · Structure no. 013761

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,567
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,919 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesMill Creek
Location01.68 E SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6366, -86.64054
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,567 (2022)
Projected traffic9,919 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 40 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Mill Creek carry?

About 8,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.