US Bridges

Entrance over Madison RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.00 Madison ST Hospital · Structure no. 060360

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Entrance over Madison RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Entrance over Madison RR in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance
CrossesMadison RR
Location00.00 Madison ST Hospital
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75449, -85.39716
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2004)
Projected traffic190 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Entrance over Madison RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entrance over Madison RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Entrance over Madison RR carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Entrance over Madison RR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance over Madison RR?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.