US Bridges

SR 9 over West End Sylvan Lake

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 03.14 N US 6 · Structure no. 002840

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,587
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over West End Sylvan Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over West End Sylvan Lake in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,587 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,616 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesWest End Sylvan Lake
Location03.14 N US 6
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.4973, -85.37643
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,587 (2021)
Projected traffic13,616 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 9 over West End Sylvan Lake built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over West End Sylvan Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over West End Sylvan Lake carry?

About 6,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over West End Sylvan Lake?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over West End Sylvan Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.