US Bridges

56th ST over CSX RR

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 E of Lee RD · Structure no. 4900644

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
549 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,993
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th ST over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56th ST over CSX RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 16,993 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,251 by 2039. The structure is 549 ft (167.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries56th ST
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.15 E of Lee RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85551, -85.9988
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length549 ft (167.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,993 (2019)
Projected traffic25,251 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 56th ST over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 56th ST over CSX 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 56th ST over CSX RR carry?

About 16,993 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 56th ST over CSX RR?

The structure is 549 ft (167.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 56th ST over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.