US Bridges

US 33 over CSX RR Maple Street

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 02.94 S SR 5 · Structure no. 010950

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,954
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over CSX RR Maple Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over CSX RR Maple Street in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 6,954 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,762 by 2031. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 33
CrossesCSX RR Maple Street
Location02.94 S SR 5
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.39736, -85.55335
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,954 (2021)
Projected traffic8,762 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 33 over CSX RR Maple Street built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 33 over CSX RR Maple Street 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 US 33 over CSX RR Maple Street carry?

About 6,954 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over CSX RR Maple Street?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over CSX RR Maple Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.