Avon Avenue over Vandalia Trail
FairHendricks County, Indiana · 00.45 N US 40 · Structure no. 031180
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avon Avenue over Vandalia Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avon Avenue over Vandalia Trail in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 89 years old, older 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,775 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avon Avenue over Vandalia Trail built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Avon Avenue over Vandalia Trail 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Avon Avenue over Vandalia Trail carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Avon Avenue over Vandalia Trail?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Avon Avenue over Vandalia Trail?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.