SR 59 over Prairie Creek
GoodClay County, Indiana · 00.92 S SR 42 · Structure no. 021290
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,187
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Prairie Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 59 over Prairie Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6,187 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,095 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 59 over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek carry?
About 6,187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.