US Bridges

SR 56 over N&s RR

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 01.67 E SR 61 · Structure no. 019941

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over N&s RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 56 over N&s RR in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesN&s RR
Location01.67 E SR 61
RouteState Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43636, -87.21383
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2012)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 56 over N&s RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over N&s 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over N&s RR carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over N&s RR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.