SR 56 over Tucker Run
GoodSwitzerland County, Indiana · 06.01 W SR 129 · Structure no. 020401
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,889
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Tucker Run is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 56 over Tucker Run 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 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 1,889 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2037. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | 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 Tucker Run built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Tucker 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Tucker Run carry?
About 1,889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Tucker Run?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Tucker Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.