Old US 40 WB over Sugar Creek
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 00.90 W US 150 · Structure no. 013580
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,690
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 40 WB over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 40 WB over Sugar Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,230 by 2034. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old US 40 WB over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Old US 40 WB over Sugar 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 WB over Sugar Creek carry?
About 5,690 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old US 40 WB over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 40 WB over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.