SR 234 over Raccoon Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Indiana · 06.91 E US 231 · Structure no. 029670
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,730
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 234 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 234 over Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 84 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,541 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 36 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 234 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR 234 over Raccoon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 234 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 1,730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 234 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 234 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.