US Bridges

Holt Road over Neeld Ditch/Conrail RR

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 N I-70 · Structure no. 4900278

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,709
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holt Road over Neeld Ditch/Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holt Road over Neeld Ditch/Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 years old, older 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 21,709 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,260 by 2039. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHolt Road
CrossesNeeld Ditch/Conrail RR
Location00.05 N I-70
RouteCity Street 89
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75345, -86.22524
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,709 (2019)
Projected traffic32,260 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holt Road over Neeld Ditch/Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Holt Road over Neeld Ditch/Conrail RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Holt Road over Neeld Ditch/Conrail RR carry?

About 21,709 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Holt Road over Neeld Ditch/Conrail RR?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Holt Road over Neeld Ditch/Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.