Railroad Street over Falls Branch
FairWarren County, Indiana · 00.18 NE SR 28 · Structure no. 8600105
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Street over Falls Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Railroad Street over Falls Branch in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 129 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Street over Falls Branch built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Railroad Street over Falls Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Railroad Street over Falls Branch carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Street over Falls Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Street over Falls Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.