US Bridges

SR 135 over Beanblossom Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 00.30 S SR 45 · Structure no. 026640

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Beanblossom Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 135 over Beanblossom Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,890 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesBeanblossom Creek
Location00.30 S SR 45
RouteState Highway 135
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26277, -86.24787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2019)
Projected traffic3,890 by 2039
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 135 over Beanblossom Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Beanblossom 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Beanblossom Creek carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Beanblossom Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Beanblossom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.