US Bridges

US 136 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 04.21 W SR 75 · Structure no. 026881

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 136 over Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location04.21 W SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95527, -86.69587
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2013)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 136 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over Raccoon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.