US Bridges

US 40 over Comers Run Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 03.23 E US 27 · Structure no. 014190

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Comers Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over Comers Run Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 18,467 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,896 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesComers Run Creek
Location03.23 E US 27
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83192, -84.83125
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,467 (2021)
Projected traffic37,896 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 40 over Comers Run Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Comers Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Comers Run Creek carry?

About 18,467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Comers Run Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns US 40 over Comers Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.