US Bridges

US 40 over South 1st Street

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.43 W US 27 · Structure no. 014181

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over South 1st Street is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over South 1st Street in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 14,452 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,612 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesSouth 1st Street
Location00.43 W US 27
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82763, -84.8999
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,452 (2021)
Projected traffic11,612 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 40 over South 1st Street built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 40 over South 1st Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over South 1st Street carry?

About 14,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over South 1st Street?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over South 1st Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.