US Bridges

Lafayette Road over Conrail RR

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.70 SE of 38th Street · Structure no. 4900513

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,605
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Road over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Road over Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 43,605 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,795 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLafayette Road
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.70 SE of 38th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8148, -86.22588
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,605 (2019)
Projected traffic64,795 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lafayette Road over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Road over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lafayette Road over Conrail RR carry?

About 43,605 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Road over Conrail RR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Road over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.