US Bridges

SR 9 SB over Majenica Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 02.32 N SR 124 · Structure no. 002670

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 SB over Majenica Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 SB over Majenica Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,253 by 2029. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9 SB
CrossesMajenica Creek
Location02.32 N SR 124
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77402, -85.56839
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2022)
Projected traffic3,253 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 9 SB over Majenica Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 9 SB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 SB over Majenica Creek carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 SB over Majenica Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 SB over Majenica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.