US Bridges

SR 67 over Limberlost Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 02.37 N US 27 · Structure no. 024330

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Limberlost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 over Limberlost Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesLimberlost Creek
Location02.37 N US 27
RouteState Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54174, -84.91849
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2021)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2031
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 67 over Limberlost Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 67 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 SR 67 over Limberlost Creek carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Limberlost Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Limberlost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.