US Bridges

US 36 over CSX RR

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.24 E SR 63 · Structure no. 011470

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,042
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 over CSX RR in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 4,042 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,939 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesCSX RR
Location01.24 E SR 63
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79085, -87.38623
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,042 (2016)
Projected traffic7,939 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 36 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 36 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over CSX RR carry?

About 4,042 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over CSX RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.