US Bridges

Amos Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.50 S of SR 44 · Structure no. 7300171

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amos Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amos Road over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAmos Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.50 S of SR 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51414, -85.76169
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2021)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Amos Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amos Road over CSX Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Amos Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Amos Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Amos Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.