US Bridges

Edsall Ave over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Mcdonald ST · Structure no. 0200678

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,625
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edsall Ave over Norfolk Southern R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edsall Ave over Norfolk Southern R/R in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,375 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEdsall Ave
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location00.10 S of Mcdonald ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07149, -85.09945
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,625 (2024)
Projected traffic4,375 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Edsall Ave over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edsall Ave over Norfolk Southern R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Edsall Ave over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 2,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Edsall Ave over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Edsall Ave over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.