US Bridges

SR 1 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 02.81 S SR 28 · Structure no. 000290

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,359
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 1 over Elkhorn Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location02.81 S SR 28
RouteState Highway 1
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25211, -85.14774
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2004)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Elkhorn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.