SR 56 over I-65 Nb/Sb
GoodScott County, Indiana · 00.53 W US 31 · Structure no. 020250
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,353
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over I-65 Nb/Sb in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 19,353 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,471 by 2030. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over I-65 Nb/Sb built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SR 56 over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 I-65 Nb/Sb carry?
About 19,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over I-65 Nb/Sb?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over I-65 Nb/Sb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.