US Bridges

Rangeline Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 2.2 MI N of US 24 · Structure no. 3500082

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rangeline Road over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rangeline Road over Clear Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRangeline Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.2 MI N of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.89876, -85.54549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2021)
Projected traffic482 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 Rangeline Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rangeline Road over Clear 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 Rangeline Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rangeline Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rangeline Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.