US Bridges

Liberty Ch SB Ramp over Jordan Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 02.22 S SR 39 · Structure no. 079032

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Ch SB Ramp over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Liberty Ch SB Ramp over Jordan Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLiberty Ch SB Ramp
CrossesJordan Creek
Location02.22 S SR 39
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37881, -86.47427
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2022)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Liberty Ch SB Ramp over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Ch SB Ramp over Jordan 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Ch SB Ramp over Jordan Creek carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Ch SB Ramp over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Ch SB Ramp over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.