US Bridges

SR 157 over White River

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 01.16 S SR 67 · Structure no. 027920

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
742 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,452
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over White River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 157 over White River in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,411 by 2030. The structure is 742 ft (226.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesWhite River
Location01.16 S SR 67
RouteState Highway 157
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11014, -86.96354
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length742 ft (226.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (60.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2004)
Projected traffic2,411 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 157 over White River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 157 over White 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 157 over White River carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over White River?

The structure is 742 ft (226.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.