US 40 over Snake Creek
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.51 W SR 340 · Structure no. 013640
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,825
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 40 over Snake Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,825 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,060 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 over Snake 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Snake Creek carry?
About 12,825 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Snake Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.