SR 156 over Fisk Creek
GoodSwitzerland County, Indiana · 00.97 W SR 250 · Structure no. 027810
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 623
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 156 over Fisk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 156 over Fisk Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 86 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2038. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 156 over Fisk Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 156 over Fisk Creek 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 Fisk Creek carry?
About 623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 156 over Fisk Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 156 over Fisk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.