US Bridges

SR 227 over CSX RR

Poor

Wayne County, Indiana · 02.87 S US 27 · Structure no. 029180

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 227 over CSX RR in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 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 4 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 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2030. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227
CrossesCSX RR
Location02.87 S US 27
RouteState Highway 227
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77166, -84.85548
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2022)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 227 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 227 over CSX RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 227 over CSX RR carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over CSX RR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.