US Bridges

Cartersburg RD over Conrail RR

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Main Street · Structure no. 3200205

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cartersburg RD over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cartersburg RD over Conrail RR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCartersburg RD
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.60 S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75237, -86.52045
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2018)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 Cartersburg RD over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cartersburg RD over Conrail RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cartersburg RD over Conrail RR carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cartersburg RD over Conrail RR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cartersburg RD over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.