US 36 over Buck Creek
FairVermillion County, Indiana · 01.76 W SR 63 · Structure no. 011440
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,780
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Buck Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2027. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 over Buck 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,780 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.