US Bridges

SR 135 over Indian Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 01.30 S SR 62 · Structure no. 026360

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,705
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 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 9,705 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,976 by 2037. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesIndian Creek
Location01.30 S SR 62
RouteState Highway 135
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20158, -86.14513
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,705 (2018)
Projected traffic11,976 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 135 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 135 over Indian Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Indian Creek carry?

About 9,705 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.