SR 9 over E Fork Lewis Creek
FairShelby County, Indiana · 06.65 S SR 44 · Structure no. 002420
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,492
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over E Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over E Fork Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 4,492 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,464 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over E Fork Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is SR 9 over E Fork Lewis 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 SR 9 over E Fork Lewis Creek carry?
About 4,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over E Fork Lewis Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over E Fork Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.