US Bridges

US 24 WB over Nickel Plate Trail

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 00.72 W SR 19 · Structure no. 006027

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,666
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 WB over Nickel Plate Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 WB over Nickel Plate Trail in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3,666 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,356 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 WB
CrossesNickel Plate Trail
Location00.72 W SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77419, -86.07008
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,666 (2020)
Projected traffic8,356 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 24 WB over Nickel Plate Trail built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 24 WB over Nickel Plate Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 WB over Nickel Plate Trail carry?

About 3,666 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 24 WB over Nickel Plate Trail?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 WB over Nickel Plate Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.