SR 59 over CSX RR
GoodClay County, Indiana · 05.06 N US 40 · Structure no. 021340
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,283
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over CSX RR in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 5,283 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,751 by 2033. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over CSX RR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 59 over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?
About 5,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over CSX RR?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over CSX RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.