US Bridges

Tunnel RD over N&w RR

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.30 S of SR 64 · Structure no. 3100047

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
394
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tunnel RD over N&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tunnel RD over N&w RR in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTunnel RD
CrossesN&w RR
Location00.30 S of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32413, -86.19339
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2021)
Projected traffic652 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tunnel RD over N&w RR built?

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

What condition is Tunnel RD over N&w RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tunnel RD over N&w RR carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tunnel RD over N&w RR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tunnel RD over N&w RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.