US Bridges

Main Street over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.30 S of Seacat Lane · Structure no. 1300104

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.30 S of Seacat Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34803, -86.28317
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2013)
Projected traffic323 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 Main Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Norfolk Southern 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 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.