US Bridges

US 24 WB over Clear Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.23 W SR 9 · Structure no. 006093

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,849
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 WB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 WB over Clear Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 7,849 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,065 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 WB
CrossesClear Creek
Location01.23 W SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88036, -85.55458
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,849 (2019)
Projected traffic7,065 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 24 WB 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 February 2024.

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

About 7,849 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 24 WB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 WB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.