US Bridges

SR 240 over Buis Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 01.10 W SR 75 · Structure no. 029990

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,470
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 240 over Buis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 240 over Buis Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2027. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 240
CrossesBuis Creek
Location01.10 W SR 75
RouteState Highway 240
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63042, -86.69158
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2017)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2027
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 240 over Buis Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 240 over Buis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 240 over Buis Creek carry?

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 240 over Buis Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 240 over Buis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.