US Bridges

SR 32 over Sugar Mill Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.59 W SR 25 · Structure no. 010450

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Sugar Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Sugar Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesSugar Mill Creek
Location01.59 W SR 25
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02884, -87.08727
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2020)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2030
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Sugar Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Sugar Mill Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Sugar Mill Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Sugar Mill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Sugar Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.