US Bridges

Baseline Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 W US 41 · Structure no. 8200201

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,337
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baseline Road over CSX Railroad in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,337 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.40 W US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12306, -87.56079
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,337 (2020)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Baseline Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline Road over CSX Railroad 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 Baseline Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,337 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.