US Bridges

SR 135 over Bear Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 04.18 N US 150 · Structure no. 026390

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 135 over Bear Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,129 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 135
CrossesBear Creek
Location04.18 N US 150
RouteState Highway 135
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.46147, -86.08195
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2021)
Projected traffic3,129 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 135 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Bear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Bear Creek carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.