US Bridges

US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.07 W SR 63 · Structure no. 011460

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,760
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 95 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.07 W SR 63
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79392, -87.40988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2011)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 36 over Little Raccoon 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 Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.