US Bridges

SR 9 over NS RR Trail

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.15 S SR 18 · Structure no. 002600

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,655
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over NS RR Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over NS RR Trail in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 85 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 23,655 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,420 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesNS RR Trail
Location00.15 S SR 18
RouteState Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55557, -85.67572
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,655 (2018)
Projected traffic44,420 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 over NS RR Trail built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 9 over NS RR Trail 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over NS RR Trail carry?

About 23,655 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over NS RR Trail?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over NS RR Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.