US Bridges

SR 162 over Straight River

FairPosted for load

Dubois County, Indiana · 3.97 Miles N of SR 64 · Structure no. 028400

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,020
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Straight River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 162 over Straight River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,020 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162
CrossesStraight River
Location3.97 Miles N of SR 64
RouteState Highway 162
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35556, -86.89247
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,020 (2018)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162 over Straight River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 162 over Straight River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Straight River carry?

About 9,020 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Straight River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Straight River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.