US Bridges

Bennett LN over Conrail RR

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 N Old Paris · Structure no. 8400343

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,562
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett LN over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennett LN over Conrail RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,136 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBennett LN
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.10 N Old Paris
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46919, -87.4589
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,562 (2018)
Projected traffic2,136 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Bennett LN over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett LN 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 Bennett LN over Conrail RR carry?

About 1,562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bennett LN over Conrail RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett LN over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.