US Bridges

SR 156 over Bryant Creek

Fair

Switzerland County, Indiana · 05.11 E SR 101 · Structure no. 027790

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 156 over Bryant Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 156 over Bryant Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 156
CrossesBryant Creek
Location05.11 E SR 101
RouteState Highway 156
CountySwitzerland County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.79932, -84.87389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2022)
Projected traffic1,444 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Bryant Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 156 over Bryant 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 Bryant Creek carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 156 over Bryant Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 156 over Bryant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.