US Bridges

SR 145 over Sigler Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.05 N SR 62 · Structure no. 027200

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,887
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Sigler Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Sigler Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,132 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesSigler Creek
Location00.05 N SR 62
RouteState Highway 145
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22267, -86.6984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2004)
Projected traffic3,132 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 Sigler Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over Sigler 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 Sigler Creek carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Sigler Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Sigler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.