Lower Dugan Road over Plum Creek
FairClosed to trafficSwitzerland County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Plum Creek RD · Structure no. 7800013
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Dugan Road over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Dugan Road over Plum Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Dugan Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Lower Dugan Road over Plum 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 Lower Dugan Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lower Dugan Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Dugan Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.