US Bridges

Burkart Blvd over CSX Railroad

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.18 S of 4th Street · Structure no. 3600186

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkart Blvd over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burkart Blvd over CSX Railroad in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,920 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkart Blvd
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.18 S of 4th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96321, -85.86843
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2015)
Projected traffic16,920 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burkart Blvd over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkart Blvd over CSX Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Burkart Blvd over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Burkart Blvd over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Burkart Blvd over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.