US Bridges

SR 105 over Loon Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.24 S US 24 · Structure no. 025290

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 over Loon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 105 over Loon Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,386 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 105
CrossesLoon Creek
Location01.24 S US 24
RouteState Highway 105
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.85545, -85.60142
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2021)
Projected traffic2,386 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 105 over Loon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 105 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 105 over Loon Creek carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 over Loon Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 over Loon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.