US Bridges

Hospital Road over Sugar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 00.00 Atterbury-Military · Structure no. 060480

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,697
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Hospital Road over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hospital Road over Sugar Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 84 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 4,697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesHospital Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.00 Atterbury-Military
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36079, -85.99809
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,697 (2022)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byUnknown
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 Hospital Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Hospital Road over Sugar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hospital Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hospital Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hospital Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the Unknown.