US Bridges

SR 135 over Muscatatuck River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 03.76 S SR 235 · Structure no. 026450

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,691
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Muscatatuck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Muscatatuck River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,953 by 2030. The structure is 428 ft (130.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesMuscatatuck River
Location03.76 S SR 235
RouteState Highway 135
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76556, -86.10324
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length428 ft (130.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,691 (2021)
Projected traffic2,953 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Muscatatuck River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 135 over Muscatatuck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Muscatatuck River carry?

About 1,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Muscatatuck River?

The structure is 428 ft (130.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Muscatatuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.