US Bridges

Fruitridge Ave SB over Conrail RR

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.80 S Maple Ave · Structure no. 8400201

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitridge Ave SB over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fruitridge Ave SB over Conrail RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 54 years old, older 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 11,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,609 by 2038. The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFruitridge Ave SB
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.80 S Maple Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48027, -87.35942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,410 (2018)
Projected traffic15,609 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fruitridge Ave SB over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Fruitridge Ave SB over Conrail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fruitridge Ave SB over Conrail RR carry?

About 11,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fruitridge Ave SB over Conrail RR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitridge Ave SB over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.