US Bridges

US 27 over N&s RR 5 Streets

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 N US 40 WB · Structure no. 007200

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
790 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over N&s RR 5 Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over N&s RR 5 Streets in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 73 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 5 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 9,720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,410 by 2041. The structure is 790 ft (240.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesN&s RR 5 Streets
Location00.30 N US 40 WB
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83495, -84.89023
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length790 ft (240.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,720 (2021)
Projected traffic13,410 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 N&s RR 5 Streets built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 27 over N&s RR 5 Streets 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 N&s RR 5 Streets carry?

About 9,720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over N&s RR 5 Streets?

The structure is 790 ft (240.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over N&s RR 5 Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.