SR 156 over Wade Creek
GoodSwitzerland County, Indiana · 00.35 E SR 250 · Structure no. 027820
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 931
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 156 over Wade Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 156 over Wade Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 66 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 931 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Wade Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR 156 over Wade 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 Wade Creek carry?
About 931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 156 over Wade Creek?
The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 156 over Wade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.