US Bridges

SR 135 over Bear Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.26 S SR 252 · Structure no. 026680

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,870
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Bear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 135 over Bear Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 92 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,110 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesBear Creek
Location01.26 S SR 252
RouteState Highway 135
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35352, -86.26113
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2015)
Projected traffic5,110 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 135 over Bear 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Bear Creek carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.