US Bridges

Lukens Lake RD over Silver Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 8500080

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lukens Lake RD over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lukens Lake RD over Silver Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLukens Lake RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location00.60 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.969, -85.86205
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2014)
Projected traffic900 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 Lukens Lake RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lukens Lake RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lukens Lake RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lukens Lake RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lukens Lake RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.