US Bridges

High School RD over Conrail RR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Washington ST · Structure no. 4900275

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,891
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High School RD over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High School RD over Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 15,891 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,610 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh School RD
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.30 S of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 891
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74251, -86.26983
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,891 (2019)
Projected traffic23,610 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High School RD over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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 July 2024.

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

About 15,891 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is High School RD over Conrail RR?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns High School RD over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.