US Bridges

SR 264 over Water Run

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.16 E SR 162 · Structure no. 031130

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 264 over Water Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 264 over Water Run in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 264
CrossesWater Run
Location01.16 E SR 162
RouteState Highway 264
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24159, -86.84291
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2004)
Projected traffic749 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 264 over Water Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 264 over Water Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 264 over Water Run carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 264 over Water Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 264 over Water Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.