US Bridges

SR 14 over Silver Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.71 W SR 15 · Structure no. 003780

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,628
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Silver Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,711 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesSilver Creek
Location00.71 W SR 15
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07189, -85.9058
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2020)
Projected traffic3,711 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 14 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Silver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.