US Bridges

US 27 over CSX RR

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.41 N SR 227 · Structure no. 007180

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,771
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over CSX RR in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 5,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,131 by 2029. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.41 N SR 227
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80864, -84.89069
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,771 (2004)
Projected traffic8,131 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 27 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 27 over CSX RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over CSX RR carry?

About 5,771 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over CSX RR?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.