US Bridges

US 40 over Nolands Fork

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 06.84 W US 27 · Structure no. 014141

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,454
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5,454 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,758 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesNolands Fork
Location06.84 W US 27
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81695, -85.01571
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,454 (2022)
Projected traffic5,758 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Nolands Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Nolands Fork carry?

About 5,454 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.