SR 57 over Smith Fork
FairGibson County, Indiana · 01.39 S SR 168 · Structure no. 020520
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,984
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 57 over Smith Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Smith Fork in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,984 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,057 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 57 over Smith Fork built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR 57 over Smith Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 57 over Smith Fork carry?
About 7,984 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 57 over Smith Fork?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 57 over Smith Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.