US Bridges

Overhead Bridge RD over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.10 S of SR 64 · Structure no. 1300105

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overhead Bridge RD over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overhead Bridge RD over Norfolk Southern RR in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOverhead Bridge RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.10 S of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3306, -86.5736
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Overhead Bridge RD over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overhead Bridge RD 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 Overhead Bridge RD over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Overhead Bridge RD over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Overhead Bridge RD over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.