SR 26 over Brooks Creek
GoodJay County, Indiana · 00.26 E SR 1 · Structure no. 007010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,867
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Brooks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Brooks Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 26 over Brooks Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is SR 26 over Brooks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Brooks Creek carry?
About 1,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Brooks Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Brooks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.