SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek
GoodDubois County, Indiana · 05.22 E SR 545 · Structure no. 020070
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,782
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,782 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 56 over Branch Davis Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Branch Davis 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek carry?
About 2,782 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.