US Bridges

Old State RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 8200151

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,646
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old State RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 50 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 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 3,646 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,853 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State RD
CrossesChicago & Eastern Il RR
Location00.50 N of Mt Pleasant
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06482, -87.56106
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,646 (2020)
Projected traffic4,853 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$941,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Old State RD over Chicago & Eastern Il 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old State RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR carry?

About 3,646 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.