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Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 N Brookville Road · Structure no. 4900694

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,101
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20,101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,870 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShadeland Avenue
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.40 N Brookville Road
RouteCity Street 100
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75965, -86.04247
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,101 (2019)
Projected traffic29,870 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadeland Avenue 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 Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR carry?

About 20,101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Shadeland Avenue over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.