US Bridges

SR 32 over Salt Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.61 W US 27 · Structure no. 010830

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,286
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 32 over Salt Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 44 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 16,286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,947 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.61 W US 27
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17255, -84.97821
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,286 (2004)
Projected traffic22,947 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 32 over Salt 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Salt Creek carry?

About 16,286 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.