US Bridges

US 24 WB over NS RR

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 02.70 W US 31 · Structure no. 006012

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,938
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 WB over NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 24 WB over NS RR in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,938 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,455 by 2031. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24 WB
CrossesNS RR
Location02.70 W US 31
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76056, -86.17533
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,938 (2004)
Projected traffic5,455 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 24 WB over NS RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 WB over NS RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 WB over NS RR carry?

About 3,938 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 24 WB over NS RR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 WB over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.