US Bridges

E County Line RD over Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 705 N · Structure no. 5400031

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County Line RD over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E County Line RD over Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesE County Line RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.40 S of CR 705 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1435, -86.69576
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E County Line RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County Line RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E County Line RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E County Line RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E County Line RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.