US 27 over Limberlost Creek
GoodJay County, Indiana · 01.74 S SR 116 · Structure no. 007370
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 27 over Limberlost Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 27 over Limberlost Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 27 over Limberlost Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is US 27 over Limberlost 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 27 over Limberlost Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 27 over Limberlost Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 27 over Limberlost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.