US Bridges

SR 145 over Moores Ridge Branch

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 01.47 S SR56 · Structure no. 027300

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,333
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Moores Ridge Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 145 over Moores Ridge Branch in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 58 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 2,333 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesMoores Ridge Branch
Location01.47 S SR56
RouteState Highway 145
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53489, -86.61037
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,333 (2004)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 145 over Moores Ridge Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 145 over Moores Ridge Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Moores Ridge Branch carry?

About 2,333 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Moores Ridge Branch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Moores Ridge Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.