US 40 over Abandoned RR
PoorVigo County, Indiana · 01.57 E SR 46 · Structure no. 013630
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,258
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Abandoned RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 104 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,258 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,176 by 2034. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Abandoned RR built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 40 over Abandoned RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Abandoned RR carry?
About 12,258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Abandoned RR?
The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Abandoned RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.