US Bridges

SR 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 01.20 E SR 39 · Structure no. 030821

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 256
CrossesMuscatatuck River Ovfl
Location01.20 E SR 39
RouteState Highway 256
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74165, -85.91369
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2021)
Projected traffic952 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.