US Bridges

SR 67 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 00.63 S SR 1 · Structure no. 024290

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 over Norfolk Southern RR in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 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 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location00.63 S SR 1
RouteState Highway 67
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35279, -85.16161
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2022)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 67 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 67 over Norfolk Southern 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.