US Bridges

Lena RD over Conrail RR

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 1500 N · Structure no. 1100254

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lena RD over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lena RD over Conrail RR in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLena RD
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.10 S of CR 1500 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60458, -87.03647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lena RD over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lena RD over Conrail RR 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 Lena RD over Conrail RR carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lena RD over Conrail RR?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lena RD over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.