US Bridges

SR 164 over Ritter Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 02.40 W SR 145 · Structure no. 028470

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 over Ritter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 164 over Ritter Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 91 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 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 164
CrossesRitter Creek
Location02.40 W SR 145
RouteState Highway 164
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36621, -86.66149
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2004)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 164 over Ritter Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 164 over Ritter Creek 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 164 over Ritter Creek carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 164 over Ritter Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 164 over Ritter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.