SR 236 over Big Raccoon Creek
GoodPutnam County, Indiana · 01.37 W US 231 · Structure no. 029820
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 289 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,044
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 236 over Big Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 236 over Big Raccoon Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 70 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,044 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,927 by 2034. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 236 over Big Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR 236 over Big Raccoon 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 236 over Big Raccoon Creek carry?
About 1,044 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 236 over Big Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 236 over Big Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.