US Bridges

Chapel Road over Indiana Railroad

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 1.50 E of SR 43 · Structure no. 2800171

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,548
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Road over Indiana Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Road over Indiana Railroad in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,005 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Road
CrossesIndiana Railroad
Location1.50 E of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09039, -86.71049
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2022)
Projected traffic2,005 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Chapel Road over Indiana Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Road over Indiana Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Chapel Road over Indiana Railroad carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Road over Indiana Railroad?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Road over Indiana Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.