US Bridges

Old SR 252 over Lewis Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 04.51 E I-65 · Structure no. 030750

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,280
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 252 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old SR 252 over Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 252
CrossesLewis Creek
Location04.51 E I-65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36364, -85.85771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2021)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2041
Trucks15%
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

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 Old SR 252 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Old SR 252 over Lewis 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 252 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 252 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 252 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.