US Bridges

West Main Street over Abandoned RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.18 W SR 7 · Structure no. 020340

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,894
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main Street over Abandoned RR in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,894 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location00.18 W SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.73933, -85.39615
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,894 (2021)
Projected traffic12,779 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Street over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Abandoned 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Abandoned RR carry?

About 5,894 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.