SR 42 over Mill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPutnam County, Indiana · 03.47 E US 231 · Structure no. 015830
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 42 over Mill Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2034. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 42 over Mill Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.