US Bridges

SR 135 over Ohio River & CO Roads

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.23 S SR 11 · Structure no. 026348

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
3,098 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,269
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Ohio River & CO Roads is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying SR 135 over Ohio River & CO Roads in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 3,269 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,528 by 2029. The structure is 3,098 ft (944.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 97.6 mi (157 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesOhio River & CO Roads
Location00.23 S SR 11
RouteState Highway 135
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01691, -86.1973
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,098 ft (944.2 m)
Longest span725 ft (221 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,269 (2004)
Projected traffic4,528 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed97.6 mi (157 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 over Ohio River & CO Roads built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 135 over Ohio River & CO Roads 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Ohio River & CO Roads carry?

About 3,269 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Ohio River & CO Roads?

The structure is 3,098 ft (944.2 m) long with a longest span of 725 ft (221 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Ohio River & CO Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.