US Bridges

SR 22 over Central RR CO of Indy

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 01.53 W SR 26 · Structure no. 005700

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,377
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Central RR CO of Indy is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 22 over Central RR CO of Indy in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 5,377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,734 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesCentral RR CO of Indy
Location01.53 W SR 26
RouteState Highway 22
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47388, -85.49443
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,377 (2018)
Projected traffic15,734 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 22 over Central RR CO of Indy built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 22 over Central RR CO of Indy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Central RR CO of Indy carry?

About 5,377 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Central RR CO of Indy?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Central RR CO of Indy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.