US Bridges

State Line Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.80 N of Crews Pl · Structure no. 8400104

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Line Road over Clear Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2037. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.80 N of Crews Pl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44959, -87.53147
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic502 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Line Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Line Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.