US Bridges

W 67th ST over Branch Sugar Fork CR

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 W SR 9 / 109 · Structure no. 4800193

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,955
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 67th ST over Branch Sugar Fork CR is a steel culvert carrying W 67th ST over Branch Sugar Fork CR in Madison 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 3,955 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,601 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesW 67th ST
CrossesBranch Sugar Fork CR
Location00.10 W SR 9 / 109
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0464, -85.65806
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,955 (2023)
Projected traffic5,601 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 W 67th ST over Branch Sugar Fork CR built?

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

What condition is W 67th ST over Branch Sugar Fork CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W 67th ST over Branch Sugar Fork CR carry?

About 3,955 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W 67th ST over Branch Sugar Fork CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W 67th ST over Branch Sugar Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.