US Bridges

US 40 over Service RD - State Farm

Poor

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.99 W SR 243 · Structure no. 013700

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,489
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Service RD - State Farm is a steel culvert carrying US 40 over Service RD - State Farm in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,489 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,131 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesService RD - State Farm
Location00.99 W SR 243
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56944, -86.88239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,489 (2017)
Projected traffic9,131 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Service RD - State Farm built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Service RD - State Farm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Service RD - State Farm carry?

About 5,489 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Service RD - State Farm?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns US 40 over Service RD - State Farm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.