US Bridges

Concannon Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 W Gosnell · Structure no. 8400117

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concannon Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Concannon Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesConcannon Avenue
CrossesBr E Little Sugar CR
Location00.20 W Gosnell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50616, -87.50145
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Concannon Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concannon Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR 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 Concannon Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR carry?

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

How long is Concannon Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Concannon Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.