US Bridges

SR 1 over Cardinal Greenway

Poor

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.56 N US 35 · Structure no. 000230

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,369
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Cardinal Greenway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over Cardinal Greenway in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,369 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,315 by 2030. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesCardinal Greenway
Location00.56 N US 35
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99057, -85.14479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,369 (2021)
Projected traffic2,315 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 1 over Cardinal Greenway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Cardinal Greenway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Cardinal Greenway carry?

About 1,369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Cardinal Greenway?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Cardinal Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.