Smith Valley Road over Conrail Railroad
PoorPosted for loadJohnson County, Indiana · 0.30 E of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4100106
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,930
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Valley Road over Conrail Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith Valley Road over Conrail Railroad in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,600 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Valley Road over Conrail Railroad built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Valley Road over Conrail Railroad 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Valley Road over Conrail Railroad carry?
About 16,930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Smith Valley Road over Conrail Railroad?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Valley Road over Conrail Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.