SR 42 over Birch Creek

Fair Condition84 years old1,710 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyClay
Location00.96 E SR 59
CarriesSR 42
CrossesBirch Creek
Coordinates39.44571, -87.10836

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length86.0 ft (26.2 m)
Max Span84.6 ft (25.8 m)
Deck Width44.3 ft (13.5 m)
Deck Area353.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1942 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,710 (2019)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number015770

Nearby Bridges

I-70 EB over Birch Creek 0.3 mi Fair I-70 WB over Birch Creek 0.3 mi Good CR 25w over Prairie Creek 0.8 mi Fair I-70 EB over SR 59 1.0 mi Fair I-70 WB over SR 59 1.0 mi Fair CR 300n over Birch Creek 1.0 mi Good SR 59 over Little Birch Creek 1.1 mi Fair CR 500n over Birch Creek 1.1 mi Good I-70 EB over East Fork Birch Creek 1.3 mi Fair I-70 WB over East Fork Birch Creek 1.3 mi Fair