US Bridges

CR 275 North over Sugar Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 825 W · Structure no. 7300041

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 275 North over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 275 North over Sugar Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 275 North
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.01 W of CR 825 W
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56432, -85.93804
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 275 North over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is CR 275 North over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 275 North over Sugar Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 275 North over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 275 North over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.