US Bridges

SR 26SR 55 over Big Pine Creek

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 00.08 E SR 55 · Structure no. 019750

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,578
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26SR 55 over Big Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 26SR 55 over Big Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,625 by 2033. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 26SR 55
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.08 E SR 55
RouteState Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45234, -87.25436
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2021)
Projected traffic3,625 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 26SR 55 over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 26SR 55 over Big Pine 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26SR 55 over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 26SR 55 over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26SR 55 over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.