US Bridges

Richmond Ave over Sheridan ST

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of N Third ST · Structure no. 8900223

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,298
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Ave over Sheridan ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Richmond Ave over Sheridan ST in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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 7,298 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,838 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Ave
CrossesSheridan ST
Location00.20 W of N Third ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83388, -84.89795
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,298 (2016)
Projected traffic9,838 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond Ave over Sheridan ST built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Richmond Ave over Sheridan ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Richmond Ave over Sheridan ST carry?

About 7,298 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Ave over Sheridan ST?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Ave over Sheridan ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.