US Bridges

Old US 24 WB over US 24 EB

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.20 E SR 9 · Structure no. 006120

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,943
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 24 WB over US 24 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 24 WB over US 24 EB in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,113 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 24 WB
CrossesUS 24 EB
Location01.20 E SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8984, -85.46062
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2020)
Projected traffic7,113 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 24 WB over US 24 EB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Old US 24 WB over US 24 EB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 24 WB over US 24 EB carry?

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old US 24 WB over US 24 EB?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 24 WB over US 24 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.