US Bridges

SR 56 over Conger Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.56 E SR 65 · Structure no. 019930

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,078
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Conger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Conger Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2034. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesConger Creek
Location00.56 E SR 65
RouteState Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.48763, -87.38731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2004)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 56 over Conger Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Conger 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Conger Creek carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Conger Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Conger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.