Smith Ridge Road over Indian Creek
GoodSwitzerland County, Indiana · 0.10 W of Bennington Pike · Structure no. 7800041
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Ridge Road over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Smith Ridge Road over Indian Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Ridge Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Ridge Road over Indian 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 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Ridge Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Smith Ridge Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Ridge Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.