US Bridges

New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 S CR 500 S · Structure no. 4800202

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 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 2007, so it is 18 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 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 4,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,026 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Columbus Ave
CrossesSugar Run
Location00.10 S CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03236, -85.65844
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 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 New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run 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 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 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.