US Bridges

SR 120 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.93 E SR 327 · Structure no. 025910

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,012
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 120 over Crooked Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 3,012 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,731 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.93 E SR 327
RouteState Highway 120
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73433, -85.15415
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,012 (2021)
Projected traffic7,731 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 120 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 120 over Crooked 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.