US Bridges

SR 5 over Clear Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 00.30 N SR 16 · Structure no. 001531

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,092
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 5 over Clear Creek in Huntington 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,399 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 5
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.30 N SR 16
RouteState Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91971, -85.53394
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,092 (2023)
Projected traffic3,399 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 5 over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Clear Creek carry?

About 3,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.