US Bridges

Bono Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.98 S of Bono Road · Structure no. 4700050

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bono Road over Sugar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bono Road over Sugar Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBono Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.98 S of Bono Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71961, -86.32617
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2016)
Projected traffic191 by 2036
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bono Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Bono Road over Sugar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bono Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bono Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bono Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.