US Bridges

US 150 over Abandoned RR Coal Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 06.23 W US 40 · Structure no. 027390

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Abandoned RR Coal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Abandoned RR Coal Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 89 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2039. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesAbandoned RR Coal Creek
Location06.23 W US 40
RouteU.S. Route 150
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5523, -87.44733
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2019)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 over Abandoned RR Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 150 over Abandoned RR Coal Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 over Abandoned RR Coal Creek carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Abandoned RR Coal Creek?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Abandoned RR Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.