US Bridges

SR 114 over Silver Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.68 W SR 15 · Structure no. 025690

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,358
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over Silver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 114 over Silver Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 89 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 2,358 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,278 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 114
CrossesSilver Creek
Location01.68 W SR 15
RouteState Highway 114
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99937, -85.92217
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,358 (2020)
Projected traffic4,278 by 2032
Trucks22%
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 SR 114 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 114 over Silver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 114 over Silver Creek carry?

About 2,358 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 114 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.