US Bridges

Evinger Ave over W Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 E Tiffin Pl · Structure no. 8400116

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evinger Ave over W Little Sugar Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Evinger Ave over W Little Sugar Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEvinger Ave
CrossesW Little Sugar Creek
Location00.30 E Tiffin Pl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50606, -87.52164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2017)
Projected traffic377 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Evinger Ave over W Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evinger Ave over W Little Sugar 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 Evinger Ave over W Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Evinger Ave over W Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Evinger Ave over W Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.