US Bridges

US 150 over ST Marys Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 01.86 W US 40 · Structure no. 027410

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,253
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over ST Marys Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 150 over ST Marys Creek in Vigo 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 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 4,253 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,397 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesST Marys Creek
Location01.86 W US 40
RouteU.S. Route 150
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49118, -87.44831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,253 (2021)
Projected traffic8,397 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 US 150 over ST Marys Creek built?

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

What condition is US 150 over ST Marys 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 over ST Marys Creek carry?

About 4,253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over ST Marys Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over ST Marys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.