US Bridges

Doc Hamilton Blvd over CSX Railroad

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.80 E of SR 37 · Structure no. 4700161

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,741
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doc Hamilton Blvd over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Doc Hamilton Blvd over CSX Railroad in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,344 by 2036. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDoc Hamilton Blvd
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.80 E of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74386, -86.47712
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,741 (2016)
Projected traffic2,344 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doc Hamilton Blvd over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doc Hamilton Blvd over CSX Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Doc Hamilton Blvd over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,741 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Doc Hamilton Blvd over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Doc Hamilton Blvd over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.