US Bridges

SR 156 over Log Lick Creek

Fair

Switzerland County, Indiana · 01.27 W SR 101 · Structure no. 027760

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 156 over Log Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 156 over Log Lick Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 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 4,810 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,325 by 2042. The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 156
CrossesLog Lick Creek
Location01.27 W SR 101
RouteState Highway 156
CountySwitzerland County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.7801, -84.98983
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,810 (2022)
Projected traffic5,325 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 156 over Log Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 156 over Log Lick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 156 over Log Lick Creek carry?

About 4,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 156 over Log Lick Creek?

The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 156 over Log Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.