SR 42 over Eel River
Fair Condition88 years old819 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| Location | 07.34 E SR 59 |
| Carries | SR 42 |
| Crosses | Eel River |
| Coordinates | 39.44431, -86.99373 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 5 (Fair) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Truss - Thru |
| Total Length | 264.8 ft (80.7 m) |
| Max Span | 174.9 ft (53.3 m) |
| Deck Width | 24.6 ft (7.5 m) |
| Deck Area | 605.2 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1938 (reconstructed 1978) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 819 (2021) |
| Truck Traffic | 4% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 523 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places |
| Structure Number | 015790 |