SR 59 over Birch Creek
GoodClay County, Indiana · 01.42 N SR 46 · Structure no. 021280
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,541
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Birch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Birch Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4,541 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,398 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SR 59 over Birch 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 Birch Creek carry?
About 4,541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.