US Bridges

SR 427 over Fish Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 03.92 N SR 1 · Structure no. 079656

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,673
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 427 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 427 over Fish Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,673 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 427
CrossesFish Creek
Location03.92 N SR 1
RouteState Highway 427
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55887, -84.83545
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,673 (2022)
Projected traffic1,673 by 2043
Trucks16%
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

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 427 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 427 over Fish 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 427 over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,673 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 427 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 427 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.