US Bridges

Charlestown Pk Acc over Jenny Lind Run

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.00 Charlestown ST Park · Structure no. 079932

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Charlestown Pk Acc over Jenny Lind Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlestown Pk Acc over Jenny Lind Run in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCharlestown Pk Acc
CrossesJenny Lind Run
Location00.00 Charlestown ST Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3958, -85.63445
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2012)
Projected traffic47 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlestown Pk Acc over Jenny Lind Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlestown Pk Acc over Jenny Lind Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Charlestown Pk Acc over Jenny Lind Run carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Charlestown Pk Acc over Jenny Lind Run?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Charlestown Pk Acc over Jenny Lind Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.