US Bridges

SR 327 over Fawn River - South X-Ing

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.69 N SR 120 · Structure no. 031390

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 327 over Fawn River - South X-Ing is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 327 over Fawn River - South X-Ing in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 327
CrossesFawn River - South X-Ing
Location00.69 N SR 120
RouteState Highway 327
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74028, -85.17146
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 327 over Fawn River - South X-Ing built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 327 over Fawn River - South X-Ing 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 327 over Fawn River - South X-Ing carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 327 over Fawn River - South X-Ing?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 327 over Fawn River - South X-Ing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.