SR 145 over Painter Creek
FairOrange County, Indiana · 05.08 N SR 164 · Structure no. 027270
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,547
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 145 over Painter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Painter Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 47 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 145 over Painter Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR 145 over Painter 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 145 over Painter Creek carry?
About 1,547 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 145 over Painter Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 145 over Painter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.