US Bridges

SR 157 over Lemon Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 02.09 N SR 67 · Structure no. 027930

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,310
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Lemon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over Lemon Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,835 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 157
CrossesLemon Creek
Location02.09 N SR 67
RouteState Highway 157
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.13742, -86.99347
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2004)
Projected traffic3,835 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 157 over Lemon Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Lemon Creek 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 157 over Lemon Creek carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Lemon Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over Lemon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.