SR 56 over Mill Creek
GoodWashington County, Indiana · 02.89 W SR 60 · Structure no. 020160
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,193
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Mill 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 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 3,193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,458 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 56 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Mill 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Mill Creek carry?
About 3,193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.