SR 18 over Sugar Creek
GoodMiami County, Indiana · 00.34 W SR 19 · Structure no. 004740
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,572
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over Sugar Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 41 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is SR 18 over Sugar Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,572 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.