US Bridges

Monon Street over Sand Creek

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 0.20 E of CR 25 N · Structure no. 5900098

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,545
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monon Street over Sand Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Monon Street over Sand Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,073 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMonon Street
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.20 E of CR 25 N
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55716, -86.61877
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,545 (2015)
Projected traffic2,073 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Monon Street over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monon Street over Sand 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Monon Street over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monon Street over Sand Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Monon Street over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.