US Bridges

SR 109 over Crane Lake Outlet

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 04.43 S US 33 · Structure no. 025460

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,181
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Crane Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 109 over Crane Lake Outlet 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 6 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 3,181 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,298 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 109
CrossesCrane Lake Outlet
Location04.43 S US 33
RouteState Highway 109
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27388, -85.4914
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,181 (2022)
Projected traffic7,298 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 109 over Crane Lake Outlet built?

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

What condition is SR 109 over Crane Lake Outlet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Crane Lake Outlet carry?

About 3,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Crane Lake Outlet?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Crane Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.