US Bridges

SR 15 over CSX RR

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 01.45 S US 6 · Structure no. 004100

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,769
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over CSX RR in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 9,769 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,116 by 2031. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesCSX RR
Location01.45 S US 6
RouteState Highway 15
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.42933, -85.84805
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,769 (2016)
Projected traffic11,116 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 15 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 15 over CSX 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over CSX RR carry?

About 9,769 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over CSX RR?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.