Lafayette Ave over Sugar Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Covington · Structure no. 5400197
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Ave over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lafayette Ave over Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 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 7,160 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,110 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Ave over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Lafayette Ave 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 Lafayette Ave over Sugar Creek carry?
About 7,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Ave over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Ave over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.