US Bridges

SR 9 NB over Loon Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 02.51 S US 24 · Structure no. 002680

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,297
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 NB over Loon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 NB over Loon Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 2,297 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9 NB
CrossesLoon Creek
Location02.51 S US 24
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84237, -85.52713
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,297 (2020)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 NB over Loon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 9 NB over Loon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 NB over Loon Creek carry?

About 2,297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 NB over Loon Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 NB over Loon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.