US 136 over Sugar Creek
FairMontgomery County, Indiana · 01.47 W US 231 · Structure no. 026850
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,852
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 136 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 over Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 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 4,852 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,547 by 2033. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 136 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US 136 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 136 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 4,852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 136 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 136 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.