US Bridges

Fort Harrison RD over Conrail Access RD

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.50 E 25th ST · Structure no. 8400215

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,118
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Harrison RD over Conrail Access RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Harrison RD over Conrail Access RD in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 21,118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,889 by 2037. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Harrison RD
CrossesConrail Access RD
Location00.50 E 25th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50684, -87.37031
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,118 (2017)
Projected traffic28,889 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Fort Harrison RD over Conrail Access RD built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Harrison RD over Conrail Access RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Harrison RD over Conrail Access RD carry?

About 21,118 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fort Harrison RD over Conrail Access RD?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Harrison RD over Conrail Access RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.