US Bridges

Rose Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Lincoln Highwa · Structure no. 5000117

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Road over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rose Road over CSX Railroad in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.50 S of Lincoln Highwa
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35355, -86.40107
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rose Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Road over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rose Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.