US Bridges

Sherman DR over Conrail RR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 N of Raymond ST · Structure no. 4900325

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,305
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman DR over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman DR over Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 12,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,280 by 2039. The structure is 473 ft (144.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman DR
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.25 N of Raymond ST
RouteCity Street 81
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74237, -86.10171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length473 ft (144.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,305 (2019)
Projected traffic18,280 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Sherman DR over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Sherman DR 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 Sherman DR over Conrail RR carry?

About 12,305 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherman DR over Conrail RR?

The structure is 473 ft (144.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman DR over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.