SR 156 over Sand Run
GoodSwitzerland County, Indiana · 05.02 W SR 250 · Structure no. 027800
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 676
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 156 over Sand Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 156 over Sand Run in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 156 over Sand Run built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 156 over Sand Run 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 156 over Sand Run carry?
About 676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 156 over Sand Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 156 over Sand Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.