US Bridges

Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Cox Legal Drain

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 3200237

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,350
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Cox Legal Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Cox Legal Drain in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,100 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRonald Reagan Pkwy
CrossesCox Legal Drain
Location00.05 S of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7776, -86.34345
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,350 (2018)
Projected traffic17,100 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Cox Legal Drain built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Cox Legal Drain 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 Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Cox Legal Drain carry?

About 10,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Cox Legal Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Cox Legal Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.