US Bridges

SR 135 over Br Salt Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 07.11 S SR 46 · Structure no. 026590

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,445
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Br Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 135 over Br Salt Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,445 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 135
CrossesBr Salt Creek
Location07.11 S SR 46
RouteState Highway 135
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11944, -86.18916
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,445 (2023)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 135 over Br Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 135 over Br Salt 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Br Salt Creek carry?

About 1,445 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Br Salt Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Br Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.