Old SR 55 over Black Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Indiana · 00.40 N of US 136 · Structure no. 5400193
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 55 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 55 over Black Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 55 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 55 over Black 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 Old SR 55 over Black Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 55 over Black Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 55 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.