US Bridges

W Allen ST over Ditch Adj Conrail RR

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.1 MI Int Water ST · Structure no. 5600112

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Allen ST over Ditch Adj Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Allen ST over Ditch Adj Conrail RR in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Allen ST
CrossesDitch Adj Conrail RR
Location0.1 MI Int Water ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.7663, -87.45051
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2024)
Projected traffic381 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Allen ST over Ditch Adj Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Allen ST over Ditch Adj Conrail RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does W Allen ST over Ditch Adj Conrail RR carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Allen ST over Ditch Adj Conrail RR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Allen ST over Ditch Adj Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.