US Bridges

SR 158 over Salt Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.41 W SR 450 · Structure no. 028040

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,473
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 158 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 158 over Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4,473 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,425 by 2030. The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 158
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.41 W SR 450
RouteState Highway 158
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86122, -86.53163
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,473 (2004)
Projected traffic7,425 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 158 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 158 over Salt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 158 over Salt Creek carry?

About 4,473 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 158 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 158 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.