US Bridges

Bloomingdale RD over Branch of Sugar Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Jackson RD · Structure no. 6100225

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomingdale RD over Branch of Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bloomingdale RD over Branch of Sugar Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomingdale RD
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location00.40 E of Jackson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87949, -87.27739
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic452 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bloomingdale RD over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomingdale RD over Branch of Sugar Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bloomingdale RD over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bloomingdale RD over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomingdale RD over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.