US Bridges

Old Indiana 160 over Sugar Run

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 02.66 W SR 403 · Structure no. 1000143

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Indiana 160 over Sugar Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Indiana 160 over Sugar Run in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Indiana 160
CrossesSugar Run
Location02.66 W SR 403
RouteState Highway 160
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4826, -85.70175
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2018)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Indiana 160 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Indiana 160 over Sugar Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Indiana 160 over Sugar Run carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Indiana 160 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Indiana 160 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.