US Bridges

SR 15 over NS RR [chicago]

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 04.02 N SR 14 · Structure no. 080062

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over NS RR [chicago] is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 15 over NS RR [chicago] in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,429 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,933 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesNS RR [chicago]
Location04.02 N SR 14
RouteState Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13002, -85.89335
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,429 (2022)
Projected traffic8,933 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 15 over NS RR [chicago] built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over NS RR [chicago] in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over NS RR [chicago] carry?

About 8,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over NS RR [chicago]?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over NS RR [chicago]?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.