SR 56 over Wolf Creek
FairOrange County, Indiana · 05.29 E US 150 · Structure no. 020130
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,817
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Wolf Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 92 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 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,515 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 56 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 56 over Wolf Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 1,817 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.