SR 59 over Eel River

Fair Condition71 years old4,517 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyClay
Location03.29 S SR 46
CarriesSR 59
CrossesEel River
Coordinates39.33867, -87.10988

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length344.8 ft (105.1 m)
Max Span93.2 ft (28.4 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area1166.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,517 (2021)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number021260

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