SR 59 over Brewer Ditch
GoodGreene County, Indiana · 04.68 N SR 67 · Structure no. 021150
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,166
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Brewer Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Brewer Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 78 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 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,627 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Brewer Ditch built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 59 over Brewer Ditch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 59 over Brewer Ditch carry?
About 2,166 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Brewer Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Brewer Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.