US Bridges

SR 165 over Wade Ditch

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.91 N SR 66 · Structure no. 028490

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,641
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Wade Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 165 over Wade Ditch in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 4,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,704 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 165
CrossesWade Ditch
Location00.91 N SR 66
RouteState Highway 165
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1231, -87.78926
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,641 (2004)
Projected traffic7,704 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 165 over Wade Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 165 over Wade Ditch 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 165 over Wade Ditch carry?

About 4,641 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Wade Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 165 over Wade Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.