US Bridges

SR 157 over Branch Conneley Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 01.16 S SR 59 · Structure no. 027990

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Branch Conneley Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 157 over Branch Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesBranch Conneley Ditch
Location01.16 S SR 59
RouteState Highway 157
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27035, -87.09902
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2021)
Projected traffic2,949 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 157 over Branch Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Branch Conneley Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 over Branch Conneley Ditch carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Branch Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR 157 over Branch Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.