US Bridges

Dan Jones RD over Conrail RR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.30 S of US 36 · Structure no. 3200215

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Jones RD over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dan Jones RD over Conrail RR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 5 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 17,525 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,725 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDan Jones RD
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.30 S of US 36
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75848, -86.38083
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,525 (2020)
Projected traffic28,725 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dan Jones RD over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Dan Jones RD over Conrail 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dan Jones RD over Conrail RR carry?

About 17,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dan Jones RD over Conrail RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Jones RD over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.