SR 18 over Bear Creek
FairJay County, Indiana · 01.84 W US 27 · Structure no. 004930
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,868
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Bear Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 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 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 1,868 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 18 over Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,868 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.