US Bridges

SR 16 over Mosquito Creek

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 01.31 E SR 55 · Structure no. 004201

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 16 over Mosquito Creek in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location01.31 E SR 55
RouteState Highway 16
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86592, -87.28143
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2022)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 16 over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Mosquito 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.