US Bridges

US 27 over SR 32

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 07.46 S SR 28 · Structure no. 007280

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,454
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over SR 32 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 27 over SR 32 in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 5,454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,751 by 2030. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesSR 32
Location07.46 S SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17207, -84.96676
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,454 (2013)
Projected traffic6,751 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over SR 32 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 27 over SR 32 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over SR 32 carry?

About 5,454 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over SR 32?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over SR 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.