US Bridges

Sugar Grove RD over Economy Run

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Mendenhall RD · Structure no. 8900184

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Grove RD over Economy Run is a concrete slab carrying Sugar Grove RD over Economy Run in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Grove RD
CrossesEconomy Run
Location00.10 S of Mendenhall RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96679, -85.08381
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Sugar Grove RD over Economy Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Grove RD over Economy Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Grove RD over Economy Run carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Grove RD over Economy Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Grove RD over Economy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.