US Bridges

SR 105 over Silver Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.57 S SR 16 · Structure no. 025310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 105 over Silver Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 105
CrossesSilver Creek
Location01.57 S SR 16
RouteState Highway 105
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.89196, -85.62252
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2021)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 105 over Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 105 over Silver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 105 over Silver Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.