US Bridges

CR 175E over Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.00 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 5400044

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175E over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 175E over Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2034. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 175E
CrossesSugar Creek
Location01.00 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 217
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.08319, -86.87101
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2014)
Projected traffic410 by 2034
Trucks6%
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 CR 175E over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 175E 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 CR 175E over Sugar Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 175E over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175E over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.