SR 157 over Eel River
GoodOwen County, Indiana · 01.69 N SR 48 · Structure no. 027950
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 157 over Eel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over Eel River in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 157 over Eel River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SR 157 over Eel River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 157 over Eel River carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 157 over Eel River?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 157 over Eel River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.