US Bridges

SR 545 over Swinging Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 02.37 S SR 62 · Structure no. 032880

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 545 over Swinging Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 545 over Swinging Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 545
CrossesSwinging Creek
Location02.37 S SR 62
RouteState Highway 545
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.14425, -86.81957
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2004)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Swinging Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 545 over Swinging 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 545 over Swinging Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 545 over Swinging Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 545 over Swinging Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.