US Bridges

SR 39 over Muscatatuck River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.63 N SR 256 · Structure no. 013057

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Muscatatuck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Muscatatuck River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 533 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2033. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesMuscatatuck River
Location00.63 N SR 256
RouteState Highway 39
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75502, -85.93424
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2004)
Projected traffic896 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 39 over Muscatatuck River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Muscatatuck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Muscatatuck River carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Muscatatuck River?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Muscatatuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.