US Bridges

CR 600 N56th ST over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 01.17 E SR 267 · Structure no. 044450

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,255
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 N56th ST over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 N56th ST over I-74 Eb/Wb in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 22,255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2032. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 N56th ST
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location01.17 E SR 267
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85123, -86.37399
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,255 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 600 N56th ST over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 600 N56th ST over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 N56th ST over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 22,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 N56th ST over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 N56th ST over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.