US Bridges

CR 40 over Ewing Creek

GoodPosted for load

Perry County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 41 · Structure no. 6200034

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Ewing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 40 over Ewing Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 40
CrossesEwing Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 41
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16314, -86.55846
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 CR 40 over Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40 over Ewing 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 40 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.