US Bridges

Raymond Street over Bean Creek Conrail RR

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 E of Sherman Drive · Structure no. 4900328

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,004 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
19,770
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Street over Bean Creek Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Street over Bean Creek Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,770 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,380 by 2039. The structure is 1,004 ft (306 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRaymond Street
CrossesBean Creek Conrail RR
Location00.25 E of Sherman Drive
RouteCity Street 132
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73797, -86.09538
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,004 ft (306 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,770 (2019)
Projected traffic29,380 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Street over Bean Creek Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Raymond Street over Bean Creek Conrail RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Raymond Street over Bean Creek Conrail RR carry?

About 19,770 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Street over Bean Creek Conrail RR?

The structure is 1,004 ft (306 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Street over Bean Creek Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.