US Bridges

SR 18 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 02.97 W US 27 · Structure no. 004920

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,384
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Wolf Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesWolf Creek
Location02.97 W US 27
RouteState Highway 18
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54749, -85.01775
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,384 (2018)
Projected traffic2,169 by 2032
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 18 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Wolf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,384 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.