US Bridges

SR 56 over Highland Creek CSX RR

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.07 E SR 60 · Structure no. 020170

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,999
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Highland Creek CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Highland Creek CSX RR in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 43 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 3,999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2034. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesHighland Creek CSX RR
Location00.07 E SR 60
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60708, -86.12471
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,999 (2022)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Highland Creek CSX RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 56 over Highland Creek CSX RR 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 Highland Creek CSX RR carry?

About 3,999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Highland Creek CSX RR?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Highland Creek CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.