US Bridges

SR 5 over Majenica Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 02.80 N SR 124 · Structure no. 001510

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,181
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Majenica Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 5 over Majenica Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 35 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 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 3,181 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,204 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesMajenica Creek
Location02.80 N SR 124
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.78004, -85.4559
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,181 (2024)
Projected traffic3,204 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 5 over Majenica Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 5 over Majenica 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Majenica Creek carry?

About 3,181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Majenica Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Majenica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.