US Bridges

US 52 over Lynn Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 09.10 E SR 9 · Structure no. 019300

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,910
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Lynn Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Lynn Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 2,910 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,367 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLynn Creek
Location09.10 E SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65068, -85.61195
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,910 (2017)
Projected traffic6,367 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US 52 over Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 52 over Lynn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Lynn Creek carry?

About 2,910 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.