US Bridges

Arlington Ave over Conrail RR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 S of Brookville RD · Structure no. 4900344

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,090
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Ave over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arlington Ave over Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 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 20,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,850 by 2039. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Ave
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.15 S of Brookville RD
RouteCity Street 109
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7555, -86.06391
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,090 (2019)
Projected traffic29,850 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Ave over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Arlington Ave 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 Arlington Ave over Conrail RR carry?

About 20,090 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Ave over Conrail RR?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Ave over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.