US Bridges

SR 59 over Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.07 S SR 47 · Structure no. 021441

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,982
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Little Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 59 over Little Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,982 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.07 S SR 47
RouteState Highway 59
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8809, -87.04559
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,982 (2022)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Little Raccoon Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.