New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 500 S · Structure no. 4800203
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
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 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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.