US Bridges

University Pkwy SB over Louisville Nashville RR

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Hogue RD · Structure no. 8200200

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,536
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Pkwy SB over Louisville Nashville RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Pkwy SB over Louisville Nashville RR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,707 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUniversity Pkwy SB
CrossesLouisville Nashville RR
Location00.40 N of Hogue RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98757, -87.67869
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,536 (2020)
Projected traffic4,707 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 University Pkwy SB over Louisville Nashville RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Pkwy SB over Louisville Nashville RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does University Pkwy SB over Louisville Nashville RR carry?

About 3,536 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is University Pkwy SB over Louisville Nashville RR?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns University Pkwy SB over Louisville Nashville RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.