SR 59 over Scamihorn Creek
GoodClay County, Indiana · 01.24 N SR 46 · Structure no. 021270
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,730
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Scamihorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 59 over Scamihorn Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,330 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Scamihorn Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 59 over Scamihorn Creek 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 Scamihorn Creek carry?
About 4,730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Scamihorn Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Scamihorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.