US Bridges

SR 71 over Jonathan Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 04.48 S SR 63 · Structure no. 024650

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 71 over Jonathan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 71 over Jonathan Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 71
CrossesJonathan Creek
Location04.48 S SR 63
RouteState Highway 71
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86934, -87.49595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2021)
Projected traffic984 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 71 over Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 71 over Jonathan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 71 over Jonathan Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 71 over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 71 over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.