US Bridges

SR 7 over Sand Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 06.86 N SR 3 · Structure no. 002010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,349
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Sand Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 9,349 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,812 by 2031. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesSand Creek
Location06.86 N SR 3
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08696, -85.72388
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,349 (2021)
Projected traffic13,812 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 7 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Sand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Sand Creek carry?

About 9,349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.