US Bridges

SR 57 over Southern RR

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.44 N SR 64 · Structure no. 020540

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,340
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Southern RR in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,395 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesSouthern RR
Location00.44 N SR 64
RouteState Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33314, -87.36582
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2004)
Projected traffic7,395 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Southern 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Southern RR carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Southern RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.