Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.25 N of Massachusetts · Structure no. 4900168
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,725
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 89 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 25,725 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,226 by 2039. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Shadeland Avenue over Conrail 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR carry?
About 25,725 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.