US Bridges

SR 16 over Silver Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 05.90 E SR 13 · Structure no. 080622

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
804
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Silver Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesSilver Creek
Location05.90 E SR 13
RouteState Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91439, -85.67819
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2021)
Projected traffic680 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 16 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Silver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Silver Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.