SR 162 over Straight River

Fair Condition78 years old9,020 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyDubois
Location3.97 Miles N Of SR 64
CarriesSR 162
CrossesStraight River
Coordinates38.35556, -86.89247

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length127.0 ft (38.7 m)
Max Span124.7 ft (38 m)
Deck Width31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Area375.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1948 (reconstructed 2019)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,020 (2018)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number028400

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