US Bridges

SR 145 over I-64

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.21 N SR 62 · Structure no. 027210

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over I-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over I-64 in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,285 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesI-64
Location00.21 N SR 62
RouteState Highway 145
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22505, -86.70007
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2014)
Projected traffic2,285 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 145 over I-64 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 145 over I-64 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 I-64 carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over I-64?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.