US Bridges

Saltillo Bono RD over Sugar Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.20 SE of Jeans RD · Structure no. 8800002

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltillo Bono RD over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saltillo Bono RD over Sugar Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 110 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSaltillo Bono RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.20 SE of Jeans RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71429, -86.30571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 Saltillo Bono RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Saltillo Bono RD over Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Saltillo Bono RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Saltillo Bono RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Saltillo Bono RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.