SR 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl
Washington County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 256 over Muscatatuck River Ovfl in Washington County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 838 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 77 of the 174 inventoried bridges in Washington County rated good (44.3%); 3 (1.7%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 122 ft |
| Location | 01.20 E SR 39 |
| NBI structure number | 030821 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Washington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 56 over Brock Creek | 2023 | 15,120 | Good |
| S Main St over W Fork Blue River | 1955 | 12,770 | Fair |
| SR 60 over Haggatt Branch | 1947 | 8,905 | Fair |
| SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River | 1947 | 8,309 | Fair |
| SR 60 over South Fork Blue River | 1937 | 8,309 | Fair |
| SR 60 over South Fork Blue River | 2024 | 7,408 | Good |
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