US Bridges

Margaret Ave over CSX RR

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.36 E 14th ST · Structure no. 8400356

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,449
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margaret Ave over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Margaret Ave over CSX RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,449 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,465 by 2019. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMargaret Ave
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.36 E 14th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43378, -87.38848
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,449 (2009)
Projected traffic15,465 by 2019
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Margaret Ave over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Margaret Ave over CSX 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Margaret Ave over CSX RR carry?

About 10,449 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Margaret Ave over CSX RR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Margaret Ave over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.