US Bridges

SR 159 over Trib. to Eel River

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 1.30 S of S. JCT SR-246 · Structure no. 080850

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,840
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 159 over Trib. to Eel River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 159 over Trib. to Eel River in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 159
CrossesTrib. to Eel River
Location1.30 S of S. JCT SR-246
RouteState Highway 159
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24004, -87.23124
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2015)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
Trucks7%
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

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 159 over Trib. to Eel River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 159 over Trib. to Eel River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 159 over Trib. to Eel River carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 159 over Trib. to Eel River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 159 over Trib. to Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.