US Bridges

SR 43 over Indiana Railroad Company

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 04.64 N SR 54 · Structure no. 015902

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Indiana Railroad Company is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SR 43 over Indiana Railroad Company in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesIndiana Railroad Company
Location04.64 N SR 54
RouteState Highway 43
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08528, -86.73931
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2020)
Projected traffic846 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 43 over Indiana Railroad Company built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Indiana Railroad Company 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Indiana Railroad Company carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Indiana Railroad Company?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Indiana Railroad Company?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.