US Bridges

US 27 over CSX RR

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.80 S SR 44 · Structure no. 007090

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,969
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over CSX RR in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,969 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,496 by 2030. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.80 S SR 44
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6273, -84.91132
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,969 (2004)
Projected traffic5,496 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 27 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over CSX RR carry?

About 3,969 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over CSX RR?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.