US Bridges

Main ST over Honey Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 70 E · Structure no. 5400275

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST over Honey Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 70 E
RouteCounty Highway 156
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11003, -86.77118
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Main ST over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Honey 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 Main ST over Honey Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Honey Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.