Dnr Service Road over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Indiana · 01.94 S US 40 · Structure no. 060030
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Dnr Service Road over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dnr Service Road over Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 117 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dnr Service Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Dnr Service Road over Deer 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Dnr Service Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dnr Service Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Dnr Service Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.