US Bridges

SR 32 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 03.45 W SR 47 · Structure no. 010470

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Sugar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 32 over Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 79 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 5 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2038. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesSugar Creek
Location03.45 W SR 47
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02541, -86.97152
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.2 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2018)
Projected traffic3,740 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 32 over Sugar 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 Creek carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.