SR 240 over Branch Deer Creek
GoodPutnam County, Indiana · 03.92 E US 231 · Structure no. 029950
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 240 over Branch Deer Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR 240 over Branch Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.
It carries about 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,579 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 240 over Branch Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 240 over Branch Deer 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 240 over Branch Deer Creek carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 240 over Branch Deer Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 240 over Branch Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.