US Bridges

Division Road over Loon Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.5 MI E of CR 300 W · Structure no. 3500032

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over Loon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Division Road over Loon Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Road
CrossesLoon Creek
Location0.5 MI E of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82919, -85.50002
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic604 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Division Road over Loon Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Division Road over Loon Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Division Road over Loon Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Division Road over Loon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.