US Bridges

SR 16 over Silver Creek Branch

Poor

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.47 E SR 105 · Structure no. 004395

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
963
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Silver Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR 16 over Silver Creek Branch in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 963 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesSilver Creek Branch
Location01.47 E SR 105
RouteState Highway 16
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91527, -85.59483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic963 (2020)
Projected traffic1,318 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 16 over Silver Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Silver Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Silver Creek Branch carry?

About 963 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Silver Creek Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Silver Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.