Old SR 56 over Elk Creek
GoodWashington County, Indiana · 00.06 W of Elk Creek Road · Structure no. 8800166
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 56 over Elk Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old SR 56 over Elk Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2018. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 56 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 56 over Elk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 56 over Elk Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 56 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 56 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.