US Bridges

High School RD over Conrail RR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.24 S of Rockville RD · Structure no. 4900199

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,567
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High School RD over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High School RD over Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 5 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 12,567 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,670 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh School RD
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.24 S of Rockville RD
RouteCity Street 891
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76115, -86.26991
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,567 (2019)
Projected traffic18,670 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High School RD over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is High School RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does High School RD over Conrail RR carry?

About 12,567 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is High School RD over Conrail RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns High School RD over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.