SR 56 over Green Valley Creek
GoodSwitzerland County, Indiana · 06.54 W SR 129 · Structure no. 020391
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,760
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Green Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Green Valley Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Green Valley Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Green Valley 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Green Valley Creek carry?
About 1,760 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Green Valley Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Green Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.