US Bridges

SR 58 over Busseron Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 01.25 W US 41 · Structure no. 020780

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Busseron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 58 over Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesBusseron Creek
Location01.25 W US 41
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97429, -87.42619
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2022)
Projected traffic608 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 58 over Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 58 over Busseron 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Busseron Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Busseron Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.