Bloomingdale RD over Sugar Creek
GoodPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.10 SE of Jackson RD · Structure no. 6100148
- Built
- 1861
- 164 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 208 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 454
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bloomingdale RD over Sugar Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Bloomingdale RD over Sugar Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1861 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 164 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2038. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bloomingdale RD over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1861, making it 164 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Bloomingdale RD over Sugar 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 Bloomingdale RD over Sugar Creek carry?
About 454 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bloomingdale RD over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bloomingdale RD over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.