US Bridges

SR 1 over Fish Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.10 S SR 427 · Structure no. 000513

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 1 over Fish Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,689 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesFish Creek
Location00.10 S SR 427
RouteState Highway 1
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5331, -84.91153
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,509 (2021)
Projected traffic6,689 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Fish 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Fish Creek carry?

About 2,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.