US Bridges

SR 135 over Moser Branch

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 01.57 N SR 45 · Structure no. 026660

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,730
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Moser Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 135 over Moser Branch in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 92 years old, older 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesMoser Branch
Location01.57 N SR 45
RouteState Highway 135
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28813, -86.25721
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2015)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Moser Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 135 over Moser Branch 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 Moser Branch carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Moser Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Moser Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.