Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek
FairSwitzerland County, Indiana · 01.10 N of Knigga RD · Structure no. 7800001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.