US Bridges

N Eagelson Avenue over Indiana RR CO

Poor

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.00 Indiana University · Structure no. 060390

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,652
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Eagelson Avenue over Indiana RR CO is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Eagelson Avenue over Indiana RR CO in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,652 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,786 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesN Eagelson Avenue
CrossesIndiana RR CO
Location00.00 Indiana University
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17313, -86.51554
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,652 (2004)
Projected traffic3,786 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Eagelson Avenue over Indiana RR CO built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Eagelson Avenue over Indiana RR CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does N Eagelson Avenue over Indiana RR CO carry?

About 2,652 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Eagelson Avenue over Indiana RR CO?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns N Eagelson Avenue over Indiana RR CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.