US Bridges

SR 240 over Mchaffie Branch

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 W SR 75 · Structure no. 030000

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,410
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 240 over Mchaffie Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 240 over Mchaffie Branch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 34 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2027. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 240
CrossesMchaffie Branch
Location00.05 W SR 75
RouteState Highway 240
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6303, -86.67086
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2017)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2027
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 240 over Mchaffie Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 240 over Mchaffie Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 240 over Mchaffie Branch carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 240 over Mchaffie Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 240 over Mchaffie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.