US Bridges

New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 N CR 600 S · Structure no. 4800201

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,255
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 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 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 4,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,026 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Columbus Ave
CrossesSugar Run
Location00.20 N CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02292, -85.65591
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,255 (2023)
Projected traffic6,026 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run 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 New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run carry?

About 4,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.