US Bridges

Third ST over CSX RR

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.26 N of US 50 · Structure no. 1400329

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,338
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Third ST over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third ST over CSX RR in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,338 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,712 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesThird ST
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.26 N of US 50
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.66644, -87.0476
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,338 (2022)
Projected traffic1,712 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Third ST over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third ST over CSX 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Third ST over CSX RR carry?

About 1,338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Third ST over CSX RR?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Third ST over CSX RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.