US Bridges

SR 15 over Eagle Creek

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.35 S SR 25 · Structure no. 004061

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,960
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 over Eagle Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,960 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,280 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.35 S SR 25
RouteState Highway 15
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23014, -85.85668
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,960 (2020)
Projected traffic19,280 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 15 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Eagle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 17,960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.