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Tulip Road over Indiana Railroad

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.80 W of SR 43 · Structure no. 2800173

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
497
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulip Road over Indiana Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tulip Road over Indiana Railroad in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTulip Road
CrossesIndiana Railroad
Location0.80 W of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08364, -86.77067
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2022)
Projected traffic653 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Tulip Road over Indiana Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulip 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 Tulip Road over Indiana Railroad carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Tulip Road over Indiana Railroad?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Tulip Road over Indiana Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.