US Bridges

Butler Ave over N&s RR

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.12 MI S of SR 18 4th · Structure no. 2700183

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Ave over N&s RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butler Ave over N&s RR in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesButler Ave
CrossesN&s RR
Location00.12 MI S of SR 18 4th
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55604, -85.67905
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Butler Ave over N&s RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butler Ave over N&s RR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Ave over N&s RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.