US Bridges

SR 234 over Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 06.26 E SR 341 · Structure no. 029620

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 234 over Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 234
CrossesSugar Creek
Location06.26 E SR 341
RouteState Highway 234
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94619, -87.05875
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 234 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 234 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 234 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 234 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.