US Bridges

SR 56 over Honey Run

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.14 W I-65 · Structure no. 020240

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Honey Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Honey Run in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 years old, older 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 17,764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,174 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesHoney Run
Location00.14 W I-65
RouteState Highway 56
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68521, -85.79064
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,764 (2022)
Projected traffic11,174 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over Honey Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 56 over Honey Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Honey Run carry?

About 17,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Honey Run?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Honey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.