US Bridges

SR 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.31 S I-90 · Structure no. 002870

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 10,962 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,478 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesFawn River (reservoir Ar
Location00.31 S I-90
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74882, -85.42671
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,962 (2021)
Projected traffic16,478 by 2029
Trucks19%
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 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar carry?

About 10,962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.