US Bridges

SR 145 over Middle Fk Anderson River

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 06.84 S SR 62 · Structure no. 027150

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Middle Fk Anderson River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 145 over Middle Fk Anderson River in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,283 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesMiddle Fk Anderson River
Location06.84 S SR 62
RouteState Highway 145
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13887, -86.72095
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2004)
Projected traffic2,283 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Middle Fk Anderson River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 145 over Middle Fk Anderson River 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 Middle Fk Anderson River carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Middle Fk Anderson River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Middle Fk Anderson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.