US Bridges

Tillotson Avenue over SR 32 8th ST CSX RR

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.29 W Tillotson Ave · Structure no. 1800518

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,420
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tillotson Avenue over SR 32 8th ST CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tillotson Avenue over SR 32 8th ST CSX RR in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 50 years old, older 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 11,420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,880 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTillotson Avenue
CrossesSR 32 8th ST CSX RR
Location00.29 W Tillotson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18172, -85.42433
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length313 ft (95.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,420 (2023)
Projected traffic18,880 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tillotson Avenue over SR 32 8th ST CSX RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Tillotson Avenue over SR 32 8th ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tillotson Avenue over SR 32 8th ST CSX RR carry?

About 11,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tillotson Avenue over SR 32 8th ST CSX RR?

The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Tillotson Avenue over SR 32 8th ST CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.