US Bridges

SR 16 over Clear Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 00.79 W SR 5 · Structure no. 004400

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,222
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Clear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 16 over Clear Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 1,222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.79 W SR 5
RouteState Highway 16
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91573, -85.54512
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,222 (2020)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 16 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 16 over Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.