SR 59 over Black Creek Ditch
FairGreene County, Indiana · 03.26 S SR 54 · Structure no. 021160
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,279
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Black Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 59 over Black Creek Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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 5 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 2,279 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 59 over Black Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 59 over Black Creek Ditch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 59 over Black Creek Ditch carry?
About 2,279 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Black Creek Ditch?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Black Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.