US Bridges

SR 156 over Grants Creek

Good

Switzerland County, Indiana · 01.40 W SR 56 · Structure no. 027850

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 156 over Grants Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 156 over Grants Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 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 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2035. The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 156
CrossesGrants Creek
Location01.40 W SR 56
RouteState Highway 156
CountySwitzerland County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90018, -84.87132
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,414 (2023)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Grants Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 156 over Grants 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 Grants Creek carry?

About 1,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 156 over Grants Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 156 over Grants Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.