US Bridges

SR 545 over Anderson River

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 01.39 N SR 66 · Structure no. 032870

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,748
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 545 over Anderson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 545 over Anderson River in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 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 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,353 by 2039. The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 545
CrossesAnderson River
Location01.39 N SR 66
RouteState Highway 545
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01236, -86.79464
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length431 ft (131.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2019)
Projected traffic3,353 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 545 over Anderson River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 545 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 545 over Anderson River carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 545 over Anderson River?

The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 545 over Anderson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.