US Bridges

Western Ave over N&s RR

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.17 MI S of SR 18 4th · Structure no. 2700179

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave over N&s RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Ave over N&s RR in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 10,210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWestern Ave
CrossesN&s RR
Location00.17 MI S of SR 18 4th
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55535, -85.67394
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,210 (2021)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

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 Western Ave over N&s RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Ave over N&s 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 Western Ave over N&s RR carry?

About 10,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave over N&s RR?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Western Ave over N&s RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.