US 27 over Bear Creek
FairJay County, Indiana · 01.96 S SR 18 · Structure no. 007360
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,840
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 27 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over Bear Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 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 6,840 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,910 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 27 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US 27 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 27 over Bear Creek carry?
About 6,840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US 27 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 27 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.