SR 15 over Bear Grass Creek
GoodWabash County, Indiana · 02.08 N SR 16 · Structure no. 003990
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,138
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Bear Grass Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 15 over Bear Grass Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,711 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 15 over Bear Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Bear Grass 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Bear Grass Creek carry?
About 4,138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Bear Grass Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Bear Grass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.