SR 59 over Eel River
GoodClay County, Indiana · 04.65 S SR 246 · Structure no. 021220
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 334 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,487
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Eel River in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2030. The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Eel River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 59 over Eel River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 59 over Eel River carry?
About 1,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Eel River?
The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Eel River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.