SR 39 over Elk Creek Overflow
GoodWashington County, Indiana · 00.34 N SR 256 · Structure no. 013055
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 533
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Elk Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Elk Creek Overflow in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Elk Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 39 over Elk Creek Overflow 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Elk Creek Overflow carry?
About 533 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Elk Creek Overflow?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Elk Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.