US Bridges

SR 54 over Indiana RR CO

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 00.49 E US 231 / SR 157 · Structure no. 019640

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Indiana RR CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over Indiana RR CO in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,850 by 2036. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesIndiana RR CO
Location00.49 E US 231 / SR 157
RouteState Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02764, -86.9282
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2004)
Projected traffic10,850 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 54 over Indiana RR CO built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 54 over Indiana RR CO 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Indiana RR CO carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Indiana RR CO?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Indiana RR CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.