US Bridges

SR 56 over Goose Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 03.08 W SR 60 · Structure no. 020150

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Goose Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,458 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesGoose Creek
Location03.08 W SR 60
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57798, -86.16762
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,193 (2022)
Projected traffic6,458 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 56 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Goose Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.