US Bridges

State Line Road over Limberlost Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.7 Miles South of CR 200 · Structure no. 3800177

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Limberlost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Line Road over Limberlost Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Line Road
CrossesLimberlost Creek
Location0.7 Miles South of CR 200
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45904, -84.80354
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 State Line Road over Limberlost Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Limberlost 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Line Road over Limberlost Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Line Road over Limberlost Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Limberlost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.