Old US 36 over Abner Creek
FairHendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 450 E · Structure no. 3200223
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,925
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 36 over Abner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 36 over Abner Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 57 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 7,925 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,025 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 36 over Abner Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Old US 36 over Abner 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 Old US 36 over Abner Creek carry?
About 7,925 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old US 36 over Abner Creek?
The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 36 over Abner Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.