US Bridges

SR 135 over Hoppers Branch

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 00.54 N SR 45 · Structure no. 026650

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,142
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Hoppers Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 135 over Hoppers Branch in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 93 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 4,142 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,058 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesHoppers Branch
Location00.54 N SR 45
RouteState Highway 135
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27429, -86.25153
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,142 (2004)
Projected traffic6,058 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hoppers Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 135 over Hoppers Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Hoppers Branch carry?

About 4,142 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Hoppers Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Hoppers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.