US Bridges

US 36 over Monocah Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 03.19 W SR 75 · Structure no. 011610

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Monocah Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 over Monocah Creek in Putnam 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 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 5,490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2030. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesMonocah Creek
Location03.19 W SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76081, -86.71053
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,490 (2020)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 over Monocah Creek built?

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

What condition is US 36 over Monocah 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Monocah Creek carry?

About 5,490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Monocah Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Monocah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.