US Bridges

SR 32 over Sugar Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.31 W US 27 · Structure no. 010820

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,703
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Sugar Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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 6,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,445 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesSugar Creek
Location01.31 W US 27
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17211, -84.99149
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,703 (2004)
Projected traffic9,445 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 32 over Sugar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 6,703 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.