US Bridges

Vernal Pike over CSX Railroad

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.10 W Curry Park · Structure no. 5300117

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,008
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernal Pike over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vernal Pike over CSX Railroad in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 45 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 4,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,183 by 2034. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVernal Pike
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.10 W Curry Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17918, -86.58427
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,008 (2014)
Projected traffic7,183 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Vernal Pike over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Vernal Pike 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Vernal Pike over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,008 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vernal Pike over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Vernal Pike over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.