US Bridges

SR 250 over Wade Creek

Good

Switzerland County, Indiana · 00.68 W SR 156 · Structure no. 030680

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Wade Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 250 over Wade Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 250
CrossesWade Creek
Location00.68 W SR 156
RouteState Highway 250
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84456, -84.83633
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2022)
Projected traffic839 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 250 over Wade Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 250 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 250 over Wade Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Wade Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Wade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.