US Bridges

SR 59 over Branch Conneley Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.40 N SR 246 · Structure no. 021230

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,754
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Branch Conneley Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Branch Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 4,754 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,774 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesBranch Conneley Ditch
Location00.40 N SR 246
RouteState Highway 59
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28643, -87.11256
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,754 (2021)
Projected traffic7,774 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Branch Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 59 over Branch Conneley Ditch 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 Branch Conneley Ditch carry?

About 4,754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Branch Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Branch Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.