US Bridges

SR 59 over Old Wabash & Erie Canal

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 05.29 S SR 246 · Structure no. 021210

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Old Wabash & Erie Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 59 over Old Wabash & Erie Canal in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesOld Wabash & Erie Canal
Location05.29 S SR 246
RouteState Highway 59
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19469, -87.12865
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2016)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2036
Trucks6%
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 59 over Old Wabash & Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Old Wabash & Erie Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Old Wabash & Erie Canal carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Old Wabash & Erie Canal?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Old Wabash & Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.