US Bridges

Burkhart Blvd over Conrail L&i RR

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 1.84 MI S US 50 · Structure no. 3600259

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkhart Blvd over Conrail L&i RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burkhart Blvd over Conrail L&i RR in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,733 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkhart Blvd
CrossesConrail L&i RR
Location1.84 MI S US 50
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93441, -85.87473
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2020)
Projected traffic10,733 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Burkhart Blvd over Conrail L&i RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkhart Blvd over Conrail L&i 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Burkhart Blvd over Conrail L&i RR carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Burkhart Blvd over Conrail L&i RR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Burkhart Blvd over Conrail L&i RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.