US Bridges

Old US 40 EB over Clear Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.50 E I-70 · Structure no. 013551

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 40 EB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old US 40 EB over Clear Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld US 40 EB
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.50 E I-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44616, -87.50187
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2012)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old US 40 EB over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 40 EB over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 40 EB over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old US 40 EB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 40 EB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.