US Bridges

Logansport Road over Norfolk Southern R/R

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 700 E · Structure no. 0900143

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Logansport Road over Norfolk Southern R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Logansport Road over Norfolk Southern R/R in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 53 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLogansport Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location00.30 E of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76663, -86.23787
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Logansport Road over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Logansport Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Logansport Road over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Logansport Road over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Logansport Road over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.