US Bridges

Main ST over N&s RR

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Garfield Ave · Structure no. 2600326

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,460
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over N&s RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST over N&s RR in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesN&s RR
Location00.10 N of Garfield Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34228, -87.56733
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2022)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 ST over N&s RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over N&s RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over N&s RR carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over N&s RR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over N&s RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.