US Bridges

SR 16 over Small Br Twelve Mile CR

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 02.80 E SR 25 · Structure no. 004331

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,078
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Small Br Twelve Mile CR is a concrete slab carrying SR 16 over Small Br Twelve Mile CR in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesSmall Br Twelve Mile CR
Location02.80 E SR 25
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86638, -86.25789
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2020)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Small Br Twelve Mile CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Small Br 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 Small Br Twelve Mile CR carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Small Br Twelve Mile CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Small Br Twelve Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.