US Bridges

SR 16 over Washonis Creek

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 00.83 W SR 19 · Structure no. 004380

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Washonis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Washonis Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesWashonis Creek
Location00.83 W SR 19
RouteState Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86661, -86.04248
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2020)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 Washonis Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Washonis 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Washonis Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Washonis Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Washonis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.