US Bridges

SR 9 over N Branch Lewis Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 04.54 S SR 44 · Structure no. 080424

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over N Branch Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over N Branch Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,506 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesN Branch Lewis Creek
Location04.54 S SR 44
RouteState Highway 9
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45431, -85.75935
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,506 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 9 over N Branch Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over N Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over N Branch Lewis Creek carry?

About 6,506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over N Branch Lewis Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over N Branch Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.