US Bridges

SR 145 over Waddle Branch

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.46 S SR64 · Structure no. 027240

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Waddle Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 145 over Waddle Branch in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 6 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 145
CrossesWaddle Branch
Location01.46 S SR64
RouteState Highway 145
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29589, -86.6944
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2014)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 145 over Waddle Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 145 over Waddle Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Waddle Branch carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Waddle Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Waddle Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.