US Bridges

SR 16 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 01.02 E SR 25 · Structure no. 004320

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 16 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,733 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesW Branch Twelve Mile CR
Location01.02 E SR 25
RouteState Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86611, -86.29189
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2022)
Projected traffic1,733 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 16 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.