US Bridges

Martin ST over Sugar Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.24 MI W of Main ST · Structure no. 6800021

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin ST over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Martin ST over Sugar Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMartin ST
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.24 MI W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18295, -84.98592
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2016)
Projected traffic288 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Martin ST over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin ST over Sugar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Martin ST over Sugar Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Martin ST over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Martin ST over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.