US Bridges

SR 114 over Clear Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.75 W SR 13 · Structure no. 025700

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,329
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 114 over Clear Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 44 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 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,220 by 2029. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 114
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.75 W SR 13
RouteState Highway 114
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00002, -85.80898
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,329 (2019)
Projected traffic9,220 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 114 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 114 over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,329 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 114 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.