US Bridges

Michigan Road over North Fork Lewis Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.25 Mi. W. of CR 250 E · Structure no. 7300085

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Road over North Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Michigan Road over North Fork Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan Road
CrossesNorth Fork Lewis Creek
Location00.25 Mi. W. of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51369, -85.73578
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Michigan Road over North Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Road over North Fork 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 Michigan Road over North Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Road over North Fork Lewis Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Road over North Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.