US Bridges

Long Lake RD over CSX RR

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.20 S of W Main ST · Structure no. 5700070

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Lake RD over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Long Lake RD over CSX RR in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Lake RD
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.20 S of W Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.39384, -85.46487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2021)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Long Lake RD over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Lake RD over CSX 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Long Lake RD over CSX RR carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Long Lake RD over CSX RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Long Lake RD over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.