US Bridges

US 24 WB over Silver Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 00.93 E SR 105 · Structure no. 006083

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,997
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 WB over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 WB over Silver Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,997 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,837 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 WB
CrossesSilver Creek
Location00.93 E SR 105
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88184, -85.59098
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,997 (2024)
Projected traffic5,837 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 WB over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 24 WB over Silver 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 WB over Silver Creek carry?

About 4,997 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 24 WB over Silver Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 WB over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.