US Bridges

Spring ST over Norfolk Southern R/R

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Viola Ave · Structure no. 0200260

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring ST over Norfolk Southern R/R is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring ST over Norfolk Southern R/R in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 79 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2034. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSpring ST
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location00.10 E of Viola Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08863, -85.17058
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2014)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring ST over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Spring ST over Norfolk Southern R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Spring ST over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring ST over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Spring ST over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.